Background
Scammell, William Kirk was born on December 3, 1889 in Washington, District of Columbia. Son of Henry William and Ina L. (Rice) Scammell.
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William Kirk Scammell
Edit ProfileUnited States coast guard officer
Education
Graduate, McKinley High School, Washington, 1908, United States Coast Guard Academy, 1911.
Career
Commissioned ensign, United States Coast Guard, 1911, and advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1945. Served in various Coast Guard vessels and at shore stations, 1911-1948. Commander 12th Coast Guard district with collateral duty as commander Western Area.
Achievements
Membership
Clubs: Bohemian, Propeller, Commonwealth (all San Francisco).
Connections
Married Mary Meares, November 6, 1912. Children: Mary Elizabeth (Mistress Ernest Allen), William Kirk.
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Nationality
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Religion
Episcopalian -
Political Party
Republican