Background
Derby, Wilfrid Neville was born on December 4, 1889 in Newark, New Jersey, United States. Son of Henry and Ellen (Auster) Derby.
Derby, Wilfrid Neville was born on December 4, 1889 in Newark, New Jersey, United States. Son of Henry and Ellen (Auster) Derby.
Educated Stevens School, and Webb Academy. Bachelor of Science, Coast Guard Academy, 1911.
Cadet, United States Coast Guard, 1908, advancing through grades to rear admiral, 1947. Superintendent United States Coast Guard Academy from 1947.
Member Newcomen Society.
Married Ruth McChesney, March 23, 1921. Children: Wilfrid Neville, Ruth Alice.