Samuel Canan Explained

Samuel Wakefield Canan (June 7, 1898  - March 1964) was a United States Navy officer, and governor of American Samoa. Canan was born on June 7, 1898, in Altoona, Pennsylvania.[1] He was admitted to the United States Naval Academy on June 24, 1916, out of Pennsylvania.[2] He succeeded Ralph Hungerford as governor in 1945, filling the position for only eight days, from September 3, 1945, to September 10, 1945.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Samoan Historical Calendar, 1606-2007. Sorensen. Stan. Joseph Theroux . 2007. Government of American Samoa. 136. 2 May 2010.
  2. Book: Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and Reserve Officers on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. 262. 2 May 2010. 1918.
  3. Web site: Captain Ralph Waldo Hungerford. 2010. Governors. Government of American Samoa. 2 May 2010.

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