Henry Hughes Hough

Henry Hughes Hough (January 8, 1871 September 9, 1943) was a Rear Admiral of the United States Navy and one-time military Governor of the United States Virgin Islands. In 1923 he was the director of the Office of Naval Intelligence. He commanded the Yangtze Patrol from 1925 to 1927.

Henry Hughes Hough
Hough in 1916
Governor of the United States Virgin Islands
In office
September 16, 1922  December 3, 1923
Appointed byWarren G. Harding
Director of Naval Intelligence
In office
December 1923  September 1925
Personal details
Born
(1871-01-08)January 8, 1871
DiedSeptember 9, 1943(1943-09-09) (aged 72)
New York City, US
AwardsOfficer of the Legion of Honour
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUS Navy
Years of service1891-1935
RankRear Admiral
Commands
Battles/wars