George Leland Dyer


George Leland Dyer was an American naval commander and the Governor of U.S. territory of Guam. In 1870, he graduated from the United States Naval Academy with honors and began his career in the United States Navy. During his career, he commanded the , the , the , and the .
From 1904–1905, he served as Governor of Guam.
In 1908, he was promoted to Commodore and retired that year.
He lived in Winter Park, Florida until he died on April 2, 1914.
Dyer was the father of composer Susan Hart Dyer.

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