Background
Brereton, William Denny was born on December 15, 1887 in Globe, Arizona, United States. Son of William Denny and Helen (Hyde) Brereton.
Brereton, William Denny was born on December 15, 1887 in Globe, Arizona, United States. Son of William Denny and Helen (Hyde) Brereton.
Education public and private grade schools, Pittsburgh.
Became midshipman, United States Navy, 1904. Promoted through grades to captain. Commander United States transport and United States Ship Elcano in Far East, World War.
Later commander United States Ship Brooklyn.
Now naval attache, Argentine.
Clubs: Army and Navy, Chevy Chase, Washington.
Married Nancy Harrison Collins, May 1, 1912. Children: Helen Hyde (Mistress Robert Dwight Swezey), Nancy Marshall, Sara Burton.