Background
BURTIS, William Hermann was born on December 31, 1888 in New York City. Son of Murray and Marie Antoinette (Consaul) Burtis.
BURTIS, William Hermann was born on December 31, 1888 in New York City. Son of Murray and Marie Antoinette (Consaul) Burtis.
No. Plainfield High School, 1906. United States Naval Academy 1912.
Y.C., November 20, 1918. Commissioned Ensign 1912. Served on bd. United States Ship Idaho, United States Ship Wyoming and United States Ship New Jersey 1912-1916.
Commissioned Lieutenant, (jg) 1916. Served, United States Ship Vermont, United States Ship Birmingham, United States Ship Washington 1916-1918. Appointed Lieutenant, (temporary) 1917.
Commissioned Lieutenant Commander (temporary) 1918. Commissioned Lieutenant United States Ship Sacramento 1920. United States Ship Gold Star 1922.
United States Ship Mississippi 1922-1923. United States Ship Capella. United States Ship Sirius and United States Ship Patoka 1923-1925.
Bureau. of Engineering, Navy Department 1925-1926. New York Navy Yard 1926-1927. United States Ship Breck 1927.
Assistant, and General Editor of Syllabi, Course Details and Course Manuals, for use in United States Navy Aviations Mechanical Schools.
Member: Naval Academy Graduates Association. Navy Athletic Association.
Spouse Lydia Norma Fible, N.