Background
Bryan, Louis Allen was born on October 17, 1908 in Louisville. Son of Massie Womack and Nellie (Christmas) Bryan.
Bryan, Louis Allen was born on October 17, 1908 in Louisville. Son of Massie Womack and Nellie (Christmas) Bryan.
Student College Engineering, University Kentucky, 1924-1928. Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1932. Graduated from Nava Postgraduate School, 1939, Naval War College, 1951.
; married second, Margaret Hilton, September 9, 1960. Children—Nancy (Mistress M. J. Weller), Margaret, Robert. Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1932, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1960.
Various on ships and at naval stations, 1932-1942.
Executive officer United States Ship Duncan, 1942. Commanding officer United States Ship Shubrick, 1943.
Staff commander destroyers Atlantic, 1944-1945. Commanding officer United States Ship Blue, 1945-1946.
Executive officer physical training department, football coach United States Naval Academy, 1946-1947.
Commanding officer Naval Academy Preparatory School, 1949-1950. Commander Escort Destroyer Division 62, 1951-1952. Staff commander-in-chief Atlantic Fleet, 1952-1954.
Commanding officer United States Ship Sanborn, 1954-1955.
Staff commander amphibious force Atlantic Fleet, 1955-1957. Commanding officer United States Ship Northampton, 1957-1958.
Head navy plans branch Office Chief Naval Operations, Navy Department, 1958-1959, director ship material readiness division, 1959-1961. Commander Destroyer Flotilla 2, 1961-1962.
Deputy director logistics Joint Chiefs of Staff, 1962-1964.
Commander naval forces Southern Command, also commandant 15th Naval District, 1964-1966.
Married Virginia Bean, 1932 (deceased. Married second, Margaret Hilton, September 9, 1960. Children: Nancy (Mistress M. J. Weller), Margaret, Robert.