Ellis L. Perry

Perry graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1941.During World War II, he served aboard the USCGC Bibb (WPG-31) and the USS Wakefield (AP-21).Later, he served as Shipbuilding and Repair Superintendent of the United States Coast Guard Yard.Following assignments that included commanding the USCGC Bering Strait (WAVP-382), Perry headed the Department of Applied Sciences and Engineering at the Coast Guard Academy.In 1969, he returned to the Coast Guard Yard as Commanding Officer.
Lawrenceburg, TennesseeUnited StatesUnited States Coast GuardVice admiralVice Commandant of the United States Coast GuardMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited States Coast Guard AcademyWorld War IIUSCGC Bibb (WPG-31)USS Wakefield (AP-21)USCGC Pontchartrain (WHEC-70)USCGC Mendota (WHEC-69)United States Coast Guard YardUSCGC Bering Strait (WAVP-382)Coast Guard Distinguished Service MedalLegion of MeritCoast Guard Commendation MedalNational Defense Service MedalAmerican Defense Service MedalAmerican Campaign MedalEuropean-African-Middle Eastern Campaign MedalWorld War II Victory MedalThomas R. Sargent IIIRobert H. Scarborough