Gorham Sterling Porringer 1886 Historically Significant US Navy Captain

Description: Rare and Historic 19th c. Gorham Sterling Silver Porringer, with acanthus form handle. Bears the date stamp for 1886 and is engraved for presentation as March 31st 1887. "Greer Assheton Duncan, March 31st 1887 from his Godmother Helen F. Cope" Porringer Measures 1 1/2" high, 6 3/4" wide, 4 1/2" diam., 5.0 Sterling ozt. United States Naval Captain (O-6) Greer A. Duncan rose from the ranks of Ensign (O-1) after the Naval Academy and an Advanced Degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic in Engineering. Captain Duncan saw some of the most harrowing combat engagements and periods of war forming our country in the first half of the 20th century. While deployed with the Marines aboard a Marine Expeditionary unit three different times he stood with Marines in Cuba, Haiti, and World War I. Additionally, His dedication to service saw him answer the call to the European Theatre of War during WWII. Captain Greer Duncan was also an Honorary Life Trustee of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a Mason. Do not miss out on this Historic find!!! Greer Assheton Duncan, Captain United States Navy and American Civil Engineer. Naval Awards: Navy Commendation with Bronze Star, (2nd award) Commander Order of Honor and Merit Republic of Haiti, 1931, Marine Expeditionary Medal, 1908, 1909, 1931, Cuban Pacification Medal, 1908, World War I Victory Medal, 1917, National Defense Medal with Star, (2nd award) European Theatre medal, 1941-1943, American Theatre medal, 1946, World War II Victory medal, 1941-1946. Background Greer Assheton Duncan was born on March 31, 1887 in Alexandria, Louisiana. Son of Herman Cope and Maria Elizabeth (Cooke) Duncan. Education Bachelor of Civil Engineering, University of South, 1911. Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1908. C.E., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1912. Career Greer A. Duncan Line officer on cruisers, torpedo boats and battleships, United States Navy, 1908-1910. Member Civil Engineer Corps, United States Navy, since 1911, advancing through the ranks from ensign to captain. Public works officer Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, 1938-1941. Assistant Naval Attache', special naval observer, Member of Staff, Commander of Naval Forces in Europe, 1941-1943. Public Works Officer, 13th Naval District, Seattle, 1943-1946. Owner’s representative Construction, Seattle, 1948. Construction engineering, since 1947. Honorary life trustee Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Membership Member Civil Engineer Corps, United States Navy, since 1911, advancing through the ranks from ensign to captain. Member Rensselaer Society Engineer, Society American Military Engineers, Society Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Kappa Sigma. Mason. (R.A.M., R.&S.M. Entertainment, K.T.). Connections Married Marie Louise Chauvin, June 17, 1911. Children: Marie Louise (wife of Captain. Father: Herman Cope Duncan Mother: Maria Elizabeth (Cooke) Duncan Spouse: Marie Louise Chauvin

Price: 1185 USD

Location: Metairie, Louisiana

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