James L. Ackerson

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James L. Ackerson (1881-1931) was a United States Navy officer. [1] He served as vice president and trustee of the United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corp in 1918. [2] [3] Ackerson died on September 13, 1931. [2]

The SS James L. Ackerson was named after him. [4]

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References

  1. Marquis Who's Who, Inc. Who Was Who in American History, the Military. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who, 1975. P. 1 ISBN   0837932017 OCLC   657162692
  2. 1 2 Marquis Who's Who, Inc. Who Was Who in American History, the Military. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who, 1975. P. 1  ISBN   0837932017 OCLC   657162692
  3. "People Behind the Names A". www.armed-guard.com.
  4. "Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936". usmaritimecommission.de.