Chantry, Allan Joseph, jr.

Date of birth:: April 15th, 1883 (Malvern/Iowa, United States)
Date of death:: April 9th, 1959 (Philadelphia/Pennsylvania, United States)
Nationality:: American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Grootofficier in de Orde van Oranje Nassau (ON.2)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Rear Admiral
Unit:: Navy Yard Philadelphia, U.S. Navy
Awarded on:: April 29th, 1946

Royal decree no. 39. Presented by Jonkheer J. Loudon in Washington on 15 January, 1947.

Grootofficier in de Orde van Oranje Nassau (ON.2)

Legion of Merit - US Military

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Rear Admiral
Unit:: Navy Yard Philadelphia, U.S. Navy

“For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Industrial Manager, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, from the outbreak of hostilities until October 1945. Personally responsible for planning and supervising industrial operations in the construction, conversion and overhauling of approximately 1300 war ships of varied types, Rear Admiral Chantry was charged with commissioning, outfitting and the post-shake-down overhaul of all naval vessels built in the private yards of the Delaware River and with the procuring of tools, buildings and additional facilities essential to rapidly expanding working force of 42,000 persons at th peak of wartime production. A leader of vision, exceptionally technical knowledge and sound judgement, he quickly achieved coordination in a command of primary importance in war production. His unwavering devotion to duty and inspiring leadership reflect the highest credit upon Rear Admiral Chantry and the United States Naval Service.”