Background
Merrill, Robert Taylor was born on July 29, 1888 in Mine Louisiana Motte, Missouri, United States. Son of George S. and Eliza B. (Bushnell) Merrill.
Merrill, Robert Taylor was born on July 29, 1888 in Mine Louisiana Motte, Missouri, United States. Son of George S. and Eliza B. (Bushnell) Merrill.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1910.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1910, advanced through grades to lieutenant commander, 1919. Resigned, 1919; vice president, general manager various steamship companies, 1919-1921, 25-42. Director research United States Shipping Board, 1921-1925.
Joined Department of State, 1950, assigned as shipping adviser, 1950-1953, shipping officer, Tokyo, 1953-1955, chief shipping division, from 1955.
Served as captain United States Coast Guard Reserve, 1942-1950. Member Retired Officers Association (director), Society Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.
Married Marguerite South. Mason, June 19, 1916.