Background
Tyree, David Merrill was born on January 23, 1904 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Amos and Mabel Edith (Garrett) Tyree.
Tyree, David Merrill was born on January 23, 1904 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Amos and Mabel Edith (Garrett) Tyree.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1925. Master of Science in Engineering, University Michigan, 1934.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1925, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1952. Commanding officer United States Ship Renville, 1947—1948, United States Ship New Jersey, 1950—1951, National War College, 1948—1950. Assistant chief of naval operations (materiel), 1952—1954.
Commander Cruiser Division One, 1954—1955. Superintendent Naval Gun Factory, Washington, 1956—1958. Deputy Commander Joint Task Force 7 and CTG 7.3, 1958.
Commander United States Naval Support Force. Antarctica and United States Antarctica projects officer, 1959—1963. Retired, 1963; lecturer, since 1963.
Consultant Arctic Institute North America, Washington, 1966—1974. President Polar Expeditions, Inc., Washington, 1968—1974, chairman board, 1974—1978.
Member of International Platform Association, Military Order World Wars, Army-Navy, American Legion, Explorers Club, Ruritan, Phi Lambda Upsilon.
Married Eleanor Yates Haddox Tyree, December 21, 1927. Children: Mary Lee, David Merrill.