Captain James W. Whitfield was a tough Commanding Officer. “If he liked you, he liked you. If not …” (watch the video below)

Captain Whitfield “Bulldog” (USS Harry Lee, USS Calvert)

Here is information on Captain Whitfield’s time while at the Naval Academy – class of 1918:

http://www.e-yearbook.com/yearbooks/United_States_Naval_Academy_Lucky_Bag_Yearbook/1918/Page_224.html

Admiral JW Whitfield’s sword was up for sale on EBay in early 2013. Here are pictures from the auction: