Ralph Earle (American naval officer)
Ralph Earle | |
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Earle in 1919 | |
| Born | May 3, 1874 Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Died | February 13, 1939 (aged 64) Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1896–1927 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Unit | Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance |
| Battles / wars | Spanish–American War World War I |
| Awards | Commendations from the President |
| Relations | Stephen C. Earle (Father) |
Ralph Earle (May 3, 1874 – February 13, 1939) was an American Navy officer and university president. He served the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War and World War I. He was the Chief, Bureau of Ordnance (BUORD) and retired as a rear admiral in 1927. He was also president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute from 1925 to 1939.