Background
Denebrink, Francis Compton was born on June 22, 1896 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Denebrink, Francis Compton was born on June 22, 1896 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1917. Graduate, Naval War College, 1932.
Enlisted, United States Navy, 1913; advanced through grades to vice admiral, United States Navy, 1952; senior aide to chief naval operations, United States Navy, 1942; commander, United States Ship Brooklyn, 1942-1943; chief of staff to commander fleet operational training, Atlantic Fleet, 1943-1944; commander fleet operational training command, United States Pacific Fleet, 1944-1945; commander Cruiser Division 5, engaged in occupation Northern Japan, 1945-1947; commander naval forces, Eniwetok for atomic tests Operation Sandstone, 1947-1948; Navy director, military council, Munitions Board, 1948; commander, Service Force PAcific Fleet, 1949-1952; commander, Military Sea Transportation Service, 1953-1956; retired, 1956.
Married Fanny McCook, July 28, 1936. 1 child, Joyce Annual.