Stanford Caldwell Hooper
1884–1955 (age 71)
Naval Officer
Biography
Stanford Caldwell Hooper, born in Philadelphia in 1884, dedicated a naval career to keeping the fleet connected through emerging electronic communications.
His leadership at the Navy's radio division ensured that ships could speak with one another and with shore stations across the Atlantic, and he later mentored a generation of officers who followed the same commitment to dependable service.