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George Landenberger

Naval officer and governor of American Samoa

Died when: 56 years 248 days (680 months)
Star Sign: Taurus

 

George Landenberger

George Bertram Landenberger (May 12, 1879 – January 15, 1936) was a United States Navy Captain and the 23rd (and 21st unique) Governor of American Samoa, from May 12, 1932 to April 10, 1934.

Landenberger commanded many ships during his naval career, as well as two naval yards.He received the Navy Cross for his actions commanding USS Indiana during World War I.

He died of cancer in 1936, one year after retiring from military service.


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