George Landenberger, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George Landenberger

Naval officer and governor of American Samoa

Date of Birth: 12-May-1879

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 15-Jan-1936

Profession: politician, military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

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.