Career
Born in Berkeley, California, Boone joined the Navy in 1917. Participating in World World War II, Boone was awarded the Silver Star in 1942 for actions during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands. He was later Commander in Chief, United States. Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean from 1956–1958 and United States. Military Representative, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Military Committee from 1958–1960.
Boone was also superintendent of the United States. Naval Academy from August 12, 1954 to March 16, 1956.
He retired in 1960. Boone died in 1995 of a heart attack at the age of 97.