Background
Yeager, Howard Austin was born on September 9, 1905 in Chapman, Kansas, United States. Son of Harry Howard and Clara Jane (Hargett) Yeager.
Yeager, Howard Austin was born on September 9, 1905 in Chapman, Kansas, United States. Son of Harry Howard and Clara Jane (Hargett) Yeager.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1927. Graduated from Nava Postgraduate School, 1935, National War College, 1953.
1 son, Howard Bailey (United States Navy). Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1927, advanced through grades to vice admiral, 1960. Junior officer various ships, 1927-1935.
Engineer instructor United States Naval Academy, 1935-1937. Junior officer United States Ship Tuscaloosa, 1937-1941. With Bureau Ordnance, Washington, 1941-1944.
Executive officer United States Ship Nevada, 1944-1945. Staff Office Chief Naval Personnel, 1945-1947. Staff Commander in Chief Pacific Fleet, 1947-1948.
Aide to Chief Naval Operations, 1948-1949. Staff Office Chief Naval Personnel, 1949-1950. Commander Destroyer Squadron 1, Korea, 1950-1951.
Chief staff Commander Cruiser Division Four, 1951-1952. Commanding officer United States Ship Des Moines. 1953-1954; staff Office Chief Naval Personnel, 1954-1956.
Commander Amphibious Training Command, Atlantic Fleet, 1956-1958. Commander Amphibious Four, 1958. Anti-submarine warfare readiness executive Navy Department, 1959-1960.
Commander Amphibious Force, United States Pacific Fleet, since 1960.
Member Naval Order United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Naval Academy Foundation, Military Order World Wars. Mason, Lion.; Club: Army-Navy (Washington).
Married Mary Jean Bailey, July 18, 1928.