Annabel Parlett McMillin explained

Annabel Parlett McMillin
Office:First Lady of Guam
Governor:George McMillin
Term Label:In role
Term Start:April 20, 1940
Term End:December 10, 1941
Death Date:1968
Occupation:First Lady of Guam
Spouse:George McMillin
Children:1
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Other Names:Annabel Parlett, Annabel P. McMillin

Annabel Parlett McMillin is an American former First Lady of Guam.

Early life

McMillin's parents are Mr. and Mrs. David O. Parlett.

Career

In 1940, when George McMillin was appointed the military Governor of Guam, McMillin became the First Lady of Guam on April 20, 1940, until December 10, 1941. [1] [2]

On November 12, 1943, McMillin sponsored the launching of USS Guam (CB-2) in Camden, New Jersey. [3] [4]

In May 1945, McMillin sponsored the launching of SS American Victory at California Shipbuilding Corporation in Los Angeles Harbor, California. McMillin's daughter was a matron of honor at the launching. [5] [6] [7]

Personal life

On October 23, 1912, McMillin married George McMillin, who became a Naval Governor of Guam, at her parents' home in Annapolis, Maryland. They have one daughter, Anne. In December 1941, McMillin's husband surrendered to the Japanese and became a prisoner of war. McMillin and her family lived in places including Long Beach, California and Guam. [8] [9]

McMillin's daughter Anne attended Mrs. Porter’s School for Girls in Long Beach, California, the American School in Guam, and the Long Beach Junior College for one semester. In 1942, she won a partial scholarship to Ogontz Junior College in Pennsylvania.[10]

In 1968, McMillin died. McMillin is interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress, California.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Guam Naval Governors 30 August 1899 – 10 December 1941 . guampedia.com . November 8, 2021.
  2. Web site: SURRENDER OF GUAM TO THE JAPANESE - The Report of George J. McMillin, Captain, USN . nps.gov . 1972 . November 8, 2021.
  3. Web site: Naval History and Heritage Command - USS Guam (CB-2) . navy.mil . November 9, 2021.
  4. News: Maritime Notes . San Pedro News Pilot . 5 . November 23, 1943 . November 15, 2021.
  5. Web site: AU History Photograph and Print Collection . wrlc.org . June 1945 . November 9, 2021.
  6. News: War prisoner's wife christens big ship . ucr.edu . Daily News (Los Angeles) . May 25, 1945 . November 9, 2021.
  7. Web site: McMillin, Annabel Parlett . pastperfectonline.com . November 9, 2021.
  8. News: Personal Matters . Army and Navy Register. October 24, 1912 . November 8, 2021.
  9. News: Capt. McMillin Writes His Health is 'Splendid' . . The Vindicator Printing Co . . 1 . August 12, 1944 . November 8, 2021.
  10. Book: BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL INFORMATION BULLETIN - THREE NAVY DAUGHTERS WIN SCHOLARSHIPS . defense.gov . 60 . August 1942 . November 8, 2021.