Background
Capps, Washington Lee was born on January 31, 1864 in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. Son of Washington Tazewell and Frances (Bernard) Capps.
Capps, Washington Lee was born on January 31, 1864 in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. Son of Washington Tazewell and Frances (Bernard) Capps.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1884. Bachelor of Science, University of Glasgow, 1888, Doctor of Science, 1912.
Of Rear Admiral and Mistress Aaron Ward. of Roslyn, Long Island, 1911. Promoted ensign, July 1, 1886. Appointed assistant naval constructor, June 6, 1888.
Promoted naval constructor, January 28, 1895.
Served on the United States Ship Tennessee, and on the staffs of Rear Admirals Luce and Jouett, 1884-1886. Member Board Inspection and Survey, Washington, 1899-1901.
Married Edna Ward, daughter