William A. Hodgman, Date of Birth, Date of Death

William A. Hodgman

American diplomat

Date of Birth: 31-Jan-1884

Date of Death: 09-Feb-1967

Profession: military officer, diplomat

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

William Adams Hodgman (January 31, 1884 – February 9, 1967) was a United States Navy captain and diplomat.
He served on a number of ships, and briefly as the 23rd Naval Governor of Guam.
During World War I, he commanded USS Roe, for which he received the Navy Cross.
After leaving the Navy, he served as commercial attaché to several countries, notably to Hungary, where he gained notoriety for striking a duke at a party.