Background
William Lord was born on December 21, 1873 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Nathan Clark and Sarah Elizabeth (Nowell) Littlefield.
William Lord was born on December 21, 1873 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Nathan Clark and Sarah Elizabeth (Nowell) Littlefield.
United States Naval Academy, 1896. United States Naval War College.
C. Commissioned Assistant Engineer, United States Navy, 1898. Took part in Spanish-American War, 1898. In Philippines and Boxer Outbreak, 1898-1901.
Commander, 1916. Command United States Ship Henley and Division. 3, United States Atlantic Destroyer Flotilla, under Captain Simms during trouble with Mexico, at Tampico and Vera Cruz, 1913-1914: Executive Officer. United States Ship Georgia., 1914-1915.
Command United States Ship Montgomery, Hancock and Charleston, during World War, 1917-1918, in cruiser and transport service. Citation by Pres, of United States for distinguished service in command during World War, and letter of Commendation from Secy, of War. Command. Captain. 1918.
Command Squadron 9. Destroyer Squads., Scouting Fleet, 1921-1924. Captain, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1925-1926. In command United States Ship Utah, 1927-1928.
President General Court Martial, Navy Yard, Phila.
Member: Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants. National. Aeronautic Association of United States Army Clubs: Army and Navy (Washington, District of Columbia), New York Yacht, Chevy Chase, Lambs.
William married to Beatrice Elizabeth Ashmead on December 19, 1906 in Washington, D.C., United States.