Background
Yardley, Herbert Osborn was born on April 13, 1889 in Worthington, Indiana, United States. Son of Robert Kirkbride and Emma (Osborn) Yardley.
Yardley, Herbert Osborn was born on April 13, 1889 in Worthington, Indiana, United States. Son of Robert Kirkbride and Emma (Osborn) Yardley.
Educated Worthington, Indiana high school.
1 son, Jack. Entered unites states department of State, 1912. Advised new diplomatic cipher code for department, 1914. In charge cryptographic department (so-called Black Chamber).
1919-1929.
Lecturer in cause of world peace.
Served United States of America War College, as captain Signal. Corps. 1917, major, 1918.
Married Hazel Milam, 1914.