Edward Elias Grimm

Background

Grimm, Edward Elias was born on December 1, 1910 in York, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Walter Elwood and Mary (Craumer) Grimm.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1933. Master of Business Administration, George Washington University, 1952.

Career

Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1934. Advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1964. Commanding officer United States Ship Rupertus, 1949-1951.

Assigned Office Chief Naval Operations, 1952-1955, 60-63. Commanding officer United States Ship Sierra, 1955-1956. Assistant director budget and reports Office Navy Comptroller, 1956-1959.

Commander Destroyer Squadron 30, 1959-1960. Commander Destroyer Squadron 6, 1960. Commanding officer United States Ship Des Moines, 1960.

Commander Cruiser Destroyer Flotilla 6, 1963-1964. Deputy director operations National Military Command Center, Joint Chiefs of Staff, 1964-1965. Director budget and reports Department Navy, 1965-1968.

Commander Training Command, Pacific Fleet San Diego, 1968-1969. Retired, 1969; assistant vice president Wells Fargo Bank, San Diego, 1969-1971, vice president, 1971-1975, retired, 1975. Sales representative Dura-Bernardin, Inc., 1976-1982, retired, 1982.

Achievements

• Edward Elias Grimm has been listed as a noteworthy naval officer, banker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman San Diego County Bicentennial Committee, 1974-1976. Member United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, World Affairs Council San Diego. Clubs: Army-Navy Country (Arlington, Virginia).

Rest and Aspiration Society.

Connections

Married Ernestine Bernardin, June 1, 1936. Children: Edward Anthony, Diana Michelle (Mistress Robert Dean Brotherton).

Father:

Walter Elwood Grimm

Mother:

Mary (Craumer) Grimm

Spouse:

Ernestine Bernardin

child:

Diana Michelle Grimm (Mistress Robert Dean Brotherton)

child:

Edward Anthony Grimm