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Rear Admiral Ghormley war Vorsitzender der Abteilung für Kriegspläne und stellvertretender Chief of Naval Operations bis August 1940. Danach wurde er in das Vereinigte Königreich versetzt, um dort als Marinebeobachter zu dienen.
Vice Admiral Robert Lee Ghormley (October 15, 1883 – June 21, 1958) was an admiral in the United States Navy who served as commander, South Pacific Area during World War II.
A comprehensive biography of Vice Admiral Robert Lee Ghormley, who served in various naval commands and staff positions from 1908 to 1946. Learn about his achievements, awards, and roles in World War I, World War II, and the occupation of Germany.
Learn how the future South Pacific commander faced Bolsheviks, Greeks, and Turks in a humanitarian relief operation in Ukraine. Read about his challenges, achievements, and controversies in this article by Elliot Carlson and Robert J. Hanyok.
The Robert L. Ghormley Papers document Vice Admiral Ghormley's life (1883-1958) from his childhood and education in Tacoma, Washington and Moscow, Idaho, through his 40-year naval career, to his retirement, in Washington, D.C.
Robert L. Ghormley had a mixed experience during the Second World War. During the European phase, while the United States remained neutral, he served as President Franklin D. Roosevelts Special Naval Observer in London, where his duties were mostly diplomatic and clandestine. In this role, Ghormley proved most effective.
Robert Lee Ghormley (* 15. Oktober 1883 in Portland; † 21. Juni 1958) war ein Vice Admiral der US Navy im Zweiten Weltkrieg.
