Background
POPE, Ralph Elton was born on January 28, 1875 in Waupaca, Wisconsin, United States.
POPE, Ralph Elton was born on January 28, 1875 in Waupaca, Wisconsin, United States.
High School, Red Cloud, Nebraska. United States Naval Aca'd., 1899. Naval War College; Post Graduate, work, Columbia University and United States Naval Academy.
Served Spanish-American War. Served in Philippine Insurrection 1899-1902. In China during Boxer troubles, 1900.
Promoted Commander, 1917. Commanded a regt. in East Cuba during Cuban Insurrection, 1917. Promoted Captain, 1918.
Commanding United States Ship Surveyor in Europe, 1918. Awarded Navy and Italian War Crosses. Manager Navy Yd., Chas., South Carolina, 1919-1922.
Commanding United States Ship Galveston, 1923. On duty Navy Department, 1924-1927. Commanding United States.S.
Member: Carabao Society. Military Order World War. Ancient and Honorary Sons, of Gunboats.
Clubs: Columbia Country, Virginia Hunting.
Spouse Nellie B. Drum. Rome, Italy, June 4, 1904.