Background
Schuyler, Garret Lansing was born on March 18, 1885 in New York City. Son of James Everett and Lillian (Randolph) Schuyler.
Schuyler, Garret Lansing was born on March 18, 1885 in New York City. Son of James Everett and Lillian (Randolph) Schuyler.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1907. Course in explosives, George Washington University, 1909-1910.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1908, and advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1947. Attached to the United States Embassy, London, 1917-1921, member Inter-Allied Naval Armistice Commission, also on Admiral Sim’s staff. Gunnery officer, United States Naval Railway guns, France, 1918.
Commanded United States Naval Proving Ground, Dahlgren, Virginia, and Naval Powder Factory, Indian Head, Maryland., 1931-1934. Organized and headed research and development division, Navy bureau of Ordnance, 1941-1942. President, special board, Naval Ordnance, 1942-1947.
Retired from active duty, January 1, 1947. Explosives safety consultant California Institute Technology and Atomic Energy Commission, from 1947. Special consultant to Civil Defense Office (National Security Resources Board) from 1951.
Served on panels of Research and Development Board coms., from 1947. Member National Research Council, 1941-1946. Member Seismological Society American, Philosophical Society of Washington.
Dutch Reformed Church. Clubs: Cosmos, Army Navy (Washington).
Married Beatrice Tracy, June 14, 1919.