Albert P. Niblack
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| Albert Parker Niblack | |
|---|---|
| July 25, 1859 – August 20, 1929 (aged 70) | |
| Place of birth | Vincennes, Indiana |
| Place of death | Monte Carlo, Monaco |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1880–1923 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Albert Parker Niblack (July 25, 1859 – August 20, 1929), was born in Vincennes, Indiana. He was appointed to the United States Naval Academy September 22, 1876; graduated June 10, 1880; and was assigned to Lackawanna.
During the decades that followed, Niblack served on many ships and held several interesting posts ashore including work with the Smithsonian Institution, duty in the Bureau of Navigation, and a tour in the Office of Naval Intelligence. He won his first command, Iroquois, February 10, 1904, and subsequently commanded some of the Navy’s most famous ships including Hartford and Olympia. He was naval attaché to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Germany and The Netherlands, and served as a member of the General Board.
When the United States entered World War I, he took command of Division 1, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, with Alabama (BB-8) as flagship April 5, 1917, and was appointed Rear Admiral August 31. Niblack assumed command of Squadron 2, Patrol Force, October 23, and served in this post through the Armistice. He became Director of Naval Intelligence March 1, 1919, and Naval Attaché in London August 6, 1920. As Vice Admiral, he commanded U.S. Naval Forces in European waters January 15, 1921 to June 17, 1922. After commanding the 6th Naval District at Charleston, S.C., Vice Admiral Niblack retired July 25, 1923. He died at Monte Carlo, Monaco August 20, 1929.
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[edit] Namesake
In 1940, the destroyer USS Niblack (DD-424) was named in honor of Vice Admiral Niblack, sponsored by his widow.
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[edit] References
- This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
