Jehu V. Chase, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States admiral
Date of Birth: 10-Jan-1869
Place of Birth: Patterson, Louisiana, United States
Date of Death: 24-May-1937
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Jehu V. Chase
- Rear Admiral Jehu Valentine Chase (January 10, 1869 – May 24, 1937) was a career navy officer, who is most remembered for his leadership of USS Minnesota during World War I. Chase was born in Pattersonville, Louisiana on 10 January 1869, and graduated from the United States Naval Academy 6 June 1890. As commanding officer of the USS Minnesota when she was mined in September 1918, Chase was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal in recognition of his seamanship and leadership in bringing his ship safely to port without loss of life. Admiral Chase was Commander in Chief of the United States Fleet, from 17 September 1930 to 15 September 1931, and Chairman of the General Board from April 1932 until his retirement in February 1933.
- He died at Coronado, California on 24 May 1937.
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