Edwin J. Roland, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edwin J. Roland

Commandant of the United States Coast Guard

Date of Birth: 11-Feb-1905

Place of Birth: Buffalo, New York, United States

Date of Death: 16-Mar-1985

Profession: military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Edwin John Roland (February 11, 1905 – March 16, 1985), was a United States Coast Guard admiral and served as the twelfth Commandant of the Coast Guard from 1962 to 1966.
During his tenure, Roland oversaw the replacement of many World War II era cutters under fleet modernization programs.
He also assisted the U.S.
Navy with operations in Vietnam by supplying crews and cutters for Operation Market Time.
Roland was noted for his support in efforts to bring international safety standards to merchant shipping.
Although Roland was already retired when the service was transferred from the Department of Treasury to the newly formed Department of Transportation in 1967, he was largely responsible for the advance planning for the move and the Coast Guard retaining its military responsibilities along with its transportation related functions.