Background
Sellers, David Foote was born on February 4, 1874 in Fort Austin, Austin, Texas, United States. Son of Major Edwin Elias and Olive Lay (Foote) Sellers.
Sellers, David Foote was born on February 4, 1874 in Fort Austin, Austin, Texas, United States. Son of Major Edwin Elias and Olive Lay (Foote) Sellers.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1894. Graduated from the United States Naval War College, 1917. Doctor of Laws, St. John’s College, Annapolis, Maryland.
Doctor of Science, University of Southern California.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, July 1, 1896. Advanced through grades to rear admiral, June 2, 1927. Advanced to admiral on retired list, June 16, 1942.
Served on Alliance and Philadelphia, Spanish-American War, taking part in Samoan campaign, 1899. Clubs: Army and Navy, Army, Navy and Marine Corps Country, Chevy Chase (Washington).
Married Anita Clay Evans, November 1, 1905.