Background
Phelps, William Woodward was born on November 26, 1869 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Phelps, William Woodward was born on November 26, 1869 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1889.
Officer Mayflower, 1905-1906. Navigator and exec; officer Delaware, 1910-1912. Chief of staff, Naval War College, August
General Board of the Navy, 1924-1926.
Member General Board of the Navy, 1924-1926.
Children: Constance (deceased), Woodward (deceased), Southwick.