Background
Bratton, Leslie Emmett was born on December 8, 1885 in Hastings, Nebraska, United States. Son of Alcinas Thomas and Harriet (Stevens) Bratton.
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Leslie Emmett Bratton
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Education
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1907. Bachelor of Laws, George Washington University, 1915. Graduated from Nava War College, 1928.
Career
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1907, and advanced through the grades to commander. Retired for physical disability 1930. Manager of safety for Denver, Colorado, 1930-1931.
Vice president Daly General Insurance Company, Denver, 1931-1940.
Recalled to active duty 1940. Promoted to captain, then rear admiral.
Assistant judge advocate general of Navy. Retired, physical disability, 1944.
Achievements
Membership
Member District of Columbia, Colorado Bar Associations, Phi Delta Phi, American Legion, Veterans Foreign Wars. Clubs: Army and Navy, Chevy Chase (Washington).
Connections
Married Emeline Kooser Wolf, March 31, 1909. Children: Elizabeth (Mistress Lee C. Ashley), Alice Virginia (Mistress George South. Writer).
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Died
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Resting place
buried Arlington National Cemetery.