Background
KAYS, Herbert Emory was born on November 4, 1882 in Tonica, 111. Son of Emery and Emma C. (Trask) Kays.
KAYS, Herbert Emory was born on November 4, 1882 in Tonica, 111. Son of Emery and Emma C. (Trask) Kays.
United States Naval Academy, 1905. United States Naval War College, 1916.
Newport, Rhode Island Aide to Commandant of 2 Naval District, Newport, Rhode Island, 1917. Executive Officer, Armored Cruiser Montana, convoying troop ships to Europe, later bringing them back. Executive Officer, Battleships Louisiana. and Kansas, Naval Ordnance Plant, South Charlestown, West Virginia, and Naval Training Station, Hampton | Roads.
Commanded Destroyer Louisiana Vallette, Pacific Coast, 1923-1925. In charge Branch Hydrographic Office, San Francisco, California, 2 years. In command Mine Squadron Two and United States Ship Ludlow, Honolulu, 1928-1929.
President, General Courtmartial, 11 Naval District, San Diego, California, 1930.
Member: United States Naval Institute. National. Geographical. Society Club: Army and Navy (Washington, District of Columbia, Manila, Philippine Is.).
Spouse Margaret Fechteler, July 17, 1918.