Background
Emmet, Robert Rutherford Morris was born on January 27, 1888 in New Rochelle, New York, United States. Son of Robert Temple and Helena Van Cortlandt (Phelps) Emmet.
Emmet, Robert Rutherford Morris was born on January 27, 1888 in New Rochelle, New York, United States. Son of Robert Temple and Helena Van Cortlandt (Phelps) Emmet.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1908.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, June 1910, and advanced through grades to rear admiral, August 1946. Commanded United States Ship Texas, 1938-1940. Transports amphibious force, Atlantic Fleet, 1941-1943.
United States Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois, 1943-1945.
Retired, 1946.
Clubs: New York Yacht, University (New York City).
Married Beulah Eaton Hepburn, October 17, 1914. Children: Robert Temple, Beulah Eaton, Barton Hepburn, John Patten.