Rear Admiral Frederick Billard--commander, warrior, educator and mastermind of rapid expansion
August 13, 2025
August 13, 2025
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news:
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Rear Admiral Frederick Billard--commander, warrior, educator and mastermind of rapid expansion
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In 1932, Rear Admiral Frederick Chamberlayne Billard died of pneumonia at the age of 58. Promoted to Commandant at age 50, he was the youngest man to serve as Coast Guard Commandant in the history of the service. He was also the only Commanda . . .
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Rear Admiral Frederick Billard--commander, warrior, educator and mastermind of rapid expansion
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In 1932, Rear Admiral Frederick Chamberlayne Billard died of pneumonia at the age of 58. Promoted to Commandant at age 50, he was the youngest man to serve as Coast Guard Commandant in the history of the service. He was also the only Commanda . . .