NAVAL GOVERNOR BANS WHISTLING, ALCOHOL & SMOKING
Hagatna, Guam (JFK+50) On July 30, 1920, Naval Governor of Guam William Gilmer* banned whistling. Captain Gilmer issued more than fifty orders during his tenure including the banning of alcohol and smoking along with the establishment of a curfew.
Gilmer served as naval governor of Guam for two terms within the period 1918 and 1920. The Captain was removed from power by the United States Navy which determined many of his orders were abusive and autocratic. Gilmer resigned his commission.
William Gilmer is described as "one of the most contentious leaders in Guam's history."
*William Wirt Gilmer (1863-1955) was born in Chatham, Virginia & graduated from the United States Naval Academy. WWG commanded the USS Montana and during WWI the USS South Carolina. He was awarded the Navy Cross.
Hagatna, Guam (JFK+50) On July 30, 1920, Naval Governor of Guam William Gilmer* banned whistling. Captain Gilmer issued more than fifty orders during his tenure including the banning of alcohol and smoking along with the establishment of a curfew.
Gilmer served as naval governor of Guam for two terms within the period 1918 and 1920. The Captain was removed from power by the United States Navy which determined many of his orders were abusive and autocratic. Gilmer resigned his commission.
William Gilmer is described as "one of the most contentious leaders in Guam's history."
*William Wirt Gilmer (1863-1955) was born in Chatham, Virginia & graduated from the United States Naval Academy. WWG commanded the USS Montana and during WWI the USS South Carolina. He was awarded the Navy Cross.
William Gilmer
1910s
Navy Historical Center
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