Nathan W. Post
At Annapolis in 1904
Governor of American Samoa
In office
October 2, 1914 – December 16, 1914
Preceded byClark Daniel Stearns
Succeeded byCharles Armijo Woodruff
In office
March 14, 1913 – July 13, 1914
Preceded byWilliam Michael Crose
Succeeded byClark Daniel Stearns
Personal details
BornAugust 3, 1881
Fonda, Iowa
DiedMay 30, 1938(1938-05-30) (aged 56)
Alma materUnited States Naval Academy
Signature
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy Seal United States Navy
Years of service1904–1937
Rank Captain
CommandsUSS Detroit
USS Farragut
Battles/warsWorld War I

Nathan Woodworth Post (August 3, 1881 – May 30, 1938) was the governor of American Samoa. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1904, and commanded USS Detroit and the Naval Recruiting Station in Omaha, Nebraska. He served two terms as governor: from March 14 to July 14, 1913, and from October 2 to December 16, 1914. He is the first American Samoan governor to serve to two non-consecutive terms.

Early life

Post was born in Fonda, Iowa on August 3, 1881.[1] His son was Nathan Topliff Post, a United States Marine Corps World War II ace.[2]

Naval career

Post was appointed to the United States Naval Academy from Nebraska in 1900.[3] He graduated in 1904, and served two years as a midshipman at sea before receiving his commission.[4]

As an ensign, Post served on USS Louisiana.[5] Post served as the personnel officer of the 12th Naval District.[6] In 1910, he was in charge of the Naval Recruiting Station in Omaha, Nebraska.[7] He was made a commander in 1916.[8] In 1922 he was placed in command of USS Farragut in San Diego, California. In 1931, he was placed in command of USS Detroit.[9] Post retired from active duty on February 1, 1937.[10]

Governorship

Post relieved William Michael Crose of the governorship on March 14, 1913, serving until July 14 of the same year. He served a second term from October 2 to December 16, 1914. This made him the first Governor of American Samoa to serve exactly two non-consecutive terms; the only other ever to do so was Gatewood Lincoln.[1]

Later life

After his death, Post was interred at San Francisco National Cemetery on June 20, 1938.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b "Lieutenant Nathan Woodworth Post". Governors. Government of American Samoa. 2010. Archived from the original on 27 May 2010. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
  2. ^ "Irene Coghlan a Bride: San Francisco Girl Married in Rutland to Lieut. N. T. Post". The New York Times. New York City. The New York Times Company. 6 January 1940. p. 31.
  3. ^ List and Station of the Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the Navy of the United States: And of the Marine Corps, on the Active List, and Officers on the Retired List Employed on Active Duty. Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office. 1898. p. 44. Retrieved 13 June 2010. Nathan Woodworth Post.
  4. ^ "Blackburn, Morgan, and Post Get Their Commissions". Omaha World-Herald. Vol. XLI, no. 148. Omaha, Nebraska. 25 February 1906. p. 3.
  5. ^ "USS Louisiana". Paradise of the Pacific. 19–22: 23. 1906. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
  6. ^ "City Club to Hear Hawaiian Educator". Berkeley Daily Gazette. Berkeley, California. 13 July 1934. p. 3. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
  7. ^ "Lieutenants". United States Congressional Serial Set. Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office (6220): 34. 1912. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
  8. ^ Official U.S. Bulletin. Vol. 1. Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office. 1917. p. 7. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
  9. ^ "13 Captains Assigned to Commands Afloat". The New York Times. New York City. The New York Times Company. 12 February 1931. p. 44.
  10. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. 1 July 1937. p. 412. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
  11. ^ "Nathan Woodworth Post". U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
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