10 Facts About Samuel Robison

Admiral Samuel Shelburne Robison CB, USN was a United States Navy officer whose service extended from the 1890s through the early 1930s.

Samuel Robison held several major commands during World War I, and from 1928 to 1931 served as Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy.

In 1933, Admiral Robison founded a Naval Preparatory Academy in Pine Beach, New Jersey called Admiral Farragut Academy.

Samuel Robison was born on May 10,1867, in Juniata County, Pennsylvania.

Samuel Robison entered the United States Naval Academy on September 4,1884.

Samuel Robison joined Alabama September 15,1900, and two years later was transferred to Hull, a torpedo boat destroyer.

Samuel Robison held the rank of captain from July 1,1914, and he remained with Jupiter until August 8.

Samuel Robison was made an Honorary Companion of the Order of the Bath for service to the British during the war.

Samuel Robison then became Commandant of the 13th Naval District with the permanent rank of rear admiral.

Samuel Robison died in Glendale, California, on November 20,1952.