Background
Emerson, David Frederick was born on September 20, 1926 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Son of Kenton Craig and Lucille Katherine (Godfrey) Emerson.
Emerson, David Frederick was born on September 20, 1926 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Son of Kenton Craig and Lucille Katherine (Godfrey) Emerson.
Student, Tri-State College, 1943; student, Purdue University, 1943-1944; Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1950; Master of Arts, Boston University, 1963; graduate, Naval War College, 1964.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1950; advanced through grades to vice admiral, United States Navy, 1978; commanding officer, United States Ship Redpoll, 1955-1957; with, Bureau Naval Personnel, 1957-1959; Executive officer, United States Ship Barry, 1959-1961; staff commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Flotilla 12, 1964-1965; commanding officer, United States Ship Semmes, 1965-1967; with, Office Secretary Defense, 1967-1969; with, Naval Forces, Vietnam, 1969-1970; commander, Destroyer Division 62, 1970-1971; commander, Destroyer Squadron 6, 1971-1972; assigned, Office Chief Naval Operations, 1972-1974; commander, S. Atlantic Force, 1974-1975; deputy commander, Naval Surface Force, Atlantic Fleet, 1975-1977; commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force, Norfolk, Virginia, 1977-1978; director research, development, test and evaluation, Navy Department, Washington, 1978-1980; retired, 1980.
Member of the United States Naval Institute, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Military Order of the World Wars, Army-Navy Country Club.
Married Constance M. Cook, June 19, 1954. Children: Anne, Elizabeth Emerson Sass, Ellen H.