MasonK Posted June 30, 2017 Share #1 Posted June 30, 2017 Hi All, I recently picked up this Navy Officer Commission certificate named to Leon H Warren. I did some cursory research, but was curious if there may be other resources to help fill in the gaps. Quite an interesting story so far. Attended Colby College, Yale Medical then Pennsylvania University. Warren was commissioned LTJG on 8th June 1931, as an Assistant Surgeon. In 1931, he was stationed at the Naval Hospital in Philadelphia. In 1933, he was stationed aboard the USS Tulsa in Chinese seas. Around this time, his wife and child were held captive by Chinese Pirates; more info in two articles posted. Not much on his Naval service after that date. In 1941, he reenlisted in the Army, serving stateside. He achieved the rank of LtCol. Lot's of gaps to fill in his service, but should make for some interesting research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted June 30, 2017 Close-up...Any idea as to who signed as Secratary of the Navy. Charles Francis Adams III was at the time, however signatures don't seem to match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted June 30, 2017 Photo from University Of Pennsylvania yearbook, circa 1931. 1931 Navy Directory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted June 30, 2017 1934 Officer Registry. Shows him as being on the USS Tulsa, and provides DOB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted June 30, 2017 Articles related to the Chinese Pirate incident, which also refers to him being on the Tulsa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted June 30, 2017 PA Vet Comp application, which provides details on his WWII service BIRLS File Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted June 30, 2017 Hi death cert: And lastly, his headstone and Findagrave memorial. His final resting place is in Rutland, VT https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=warren&GSfn=Leon&GSmn=H&GSby=1903&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=96853988&df=all& Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerialbridge Posted June 30, 2017 Share #8 Posted June 30, 2017 Ernest L. Jahncke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted July 4, 2017 Ernest L. Jahncke Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerialbridge Posted July 4, 2017 Share #10 Posted July 4, 2017 You're welcome, Eric. That is a real interesting piece of history you have there, thanks for posting it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted July 6, 2017 You're welcome, Eric. That is a real interesting piece of history you have there, thanks for posting it! Thanks, again! I appreciate the kind words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stbryson Posted April 6 Share #12 Posted April 6 Hello, I came across this photo in a USS Tulsa sailor's photo album, and think it is of your office. Written in pencil under the photo is "Doc Warren". Take care, Steve Bryson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted April 9 Share #13 Posted April 9 On 4/6/2024 at 6:57 PM, stbryson said: Hello, I came across this photo in a USS Tulsa sailor's photo album, and think it is of your office. Written in pencil under the photo is "Doc Warren". Take care, Steve Bryson Can you provide a closeup of his sleeve? Just to confirm there is a medical officer oakleaf above the stripes rather than a line officer star. Sure look's like it isn't a star. In the above paperwork, he went in as a Lt j.g., and that's the rank in this photo. And the uniform is correct for the 1930's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stbryson Posted Thursday at 11:08 AM Share #14 Posted Thursday at 11:08 AM On 4/9/2024 at 10:00 AM, KurtA said: Can you provide a closeup of his sleeve? Just to confirm there is a medical officer oakleaf above the stripes rather than a line officer star. Sure look's like it isn't a star. In the above paperwork, he went in as a Lt j.g., and that's the rank in this photo. And the uniform is correct for the 1930's. Hello, The original picture is about 2 1/2" x 2", and glued in the album. I can't figure out how to enlarge it so the details are still legible. Take care, Steve Bryson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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