Background
Puleston, William Dilworth was born on September 1, 1881 in Monticello, Florida, United States. Son of Samuel Richard and Lulu (Dilworth) Puleston.
Puleston, William Dilworth was born on September 1, 1881 in Monticello, Florida, United States. Son of Samuel Richard and Lulu (Dilworth) Puleston.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1902, Naval War College, 1915, Army War College, 1925. Doctor of Laws, Stetson U., 1941.
Commissioned Ensign, United States Navy, 1904. Promoted through grades to captain, 1926. Served on various ships until 1912.
Commander destroyer “Drayton,” 1912. Commander “Brooklyn,” “Cushing,” “Sigourney,” “Stringham” and escort commander for troop convoys, World War. Commander division, later squadron of destroyers and battleship “Mississippi,” 1917-1934.
Assistant chief of staff in scouting fleet in 1924 and battle fleet, 1928-1929. Member of staff Naval War College, 1915-1916, and Army War College, 1929-1932. Director Naval Intelligence, 1934-1937, retired, 1937.
Recalled to active duty and served as special adviser to Secretary of the Treasury, 1939-1940. Returned to active duty January 1942.
Member of staff Naval War College, 1915-1916, and Army War College, 1929-1932. Served during World World War II as special advisor to secretary of Navy on economics warfare. Captain United States Navy, retired.
Received campaign medals, Spanish-American, Mexican and World War. Clubs: Metropolitan, Chevy Chase, Army-Navy (Washington).
Married Marian Stanwood Emery, August 12, 1911.