Background
Moffett, William Adger was born on October 31, 1869 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of George Hall and Elizabeth (Simonton) Moffett.
Moffett, William Adger was born on October 31, 1869 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of George Hall and Elizabeth (Simonton) Moffett.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1890.
Promoted through various grades to Rear Admiral, 1923. Served under Admiral Dewey, on board Charleston, capture of Manila, 1898. Commanded Chester at Vera Cruz and Tampico, Mexico, when demand was made for salute of American flag by Admiral Mayo, 1914.
Commanded Chester at taking of Vera Cruz, 1914. Commandant, United States Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, 111., 1914-1918, ninth and tenth and eleventh Naval district Chief, bureau of Aeronautics, United States Navy Department, 1921 —. Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor.
Clubs: University, New York Yacht, Army and Navy, Chevy Chase, Highland Park, Onwentsia, Chicago Athletic.
Married Jeannette Beverly Whitton, July 26, 1902. Children: Janet Whitton, George Hall, William Adger, Elizabeth Simonton, Charles Simonton, Anna Beverly.