Greer Assheton Duncan, Captain United States Navy and American Civil Engineer.
Naval Awards:
Navy Commendation with Bronze Star, (2nd award)
Commander Order of Honor and Merit Republic of Haiti, 1931,
Marine Expeditionary Medal, 1908, 1909, 1931,
Cuban Pacification Medal, 1908,
World War I Victory Medal, 1917,
National Defense Medal with Star, (2nd award)
European Theatre medal, 1941-1943,
American Theatre medal, 1946,
World War II Victory medal, 1941-1946.
Background
Greer Assheton Duncan was born on March 31, 1887 in Alexandria, Louisiana. Son of Herman Cope and Maria Elizabeth (Cooke) Duncan.
Education
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, University of South, 1911.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1908.
C.E., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1912.
Career
Greer A. Duncan
Line officer on cruisers, torpedo boats and battleships, United States Navy, 1908-1910.
Member Civil Engineer Corps, United States Navy, since 1911, advancing through the ranks from ensign to captain.
Public works officer Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, 1938-1941.
Assistant Naval Attache', special naval observer,
Member of Staff, Commander of Naval Forces in Europe, 1941-1943.
Public Works Officer, 13th Naval District, Seattle, 1943-1946.
Owner’s representative Construction, Seattle, 1948.
Construction engineering, since 1947.
Honorary life trustee Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Membership
Member Civil Engineer Corps, United States Navy, since 1911, advancing through the ranks from ensign to captain.
Member Rensselaer Society Engineer,
Society American Military Engineers,
Society Naval Architects and Marine Engineers,
Kappa Sigma.
Mason. (R.A.M., R.&S.M. Entertainment, K.T.).
Connections
Married Marie Louise Chauvin, June 17, 1911. Children: Marie Louise (wife of Captain.
Father: Herman Cope Duncan
Mother: Maria Elizabeth (Cooke) Duncan
Spouse: Marie Louise Chauvin