Biography
Herbert G. Hopwood
Admiral Herbert G. Hopwood carried a documented Shamokin connection into a Navy career that culminated in command of the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
Historically established
A Shamokin Connection
The United States Naval Academy yearbook identifies Herbert Gladstone Hopwood with Shamokin, Pennsylvania.
A Career at Sea
Hopwood advanced through a long Navy career to become an admiral and a senior fleet commander.
Commanding the Pacific Fleet
He led the U.S. Pacific Fleet from February 1, 1958, through August 30, 1960.
Profile
Identity details have been reviewed.
- Documented name
- Herbert G. HopwoodDocumented
- Place
- Shamokin, Pennsylvania association in the Naval Academy yearbookDocumented
- Occupation
- United States Navy admiralAccording to the cited source
- Education
- United States Naval AcademyAccording to the cited source
- Military service
- Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, 1958–1960According to the cited source