title: Harold Medberry Bemis
text: # Harold Medberry Bemis
  
  Harold Medberry Bemis (July 15, 1884 – February 16, 1970) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.
  
  ## Early life
  
  Bemis was born July 15, 1884, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  He married Hazel Haynes on November 20, 1926.
  
  ## Military career
  
  Bemis graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1906. He served on the USS Maine. He would serve in World War I as the Commander of Submarine Division Five. He graduated from the Naval War College in 1934. From 1938 to 1939, he served as a Naval Attache. Later, he served in World War II. His retirement was effective as of August 1, 1946.
  
  ## Civilian career
  
  From 1947-1953, he served as President-Chairman of the Board, Compania Anonima Venezolana Lummus in Caracas, Venezuela.
  
  ## Awards
  
  He received the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the World War I Victory Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, and the American Campaign Medal. He received the Order of Abdon Calderón medal from Ecuador.
  
  ## Death and legacy
  
  Bemis died on February 16, 1970, at his home in Washington, D.C., and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
  
  Bemis' papers are held by United States Naval History & Heritage Command.
  
  