Paulus Prince Powell

Paulus Prince Powell was born at Woodview, Virginia, on April 25, 1892. He entered the United States Naval Academy and graduated with the Class of 1913. ==Naval career==

Early service Following graduation, Powell served aboard the battleship USS Delaware in Mexican waters until May 1917. World War II Powell returned to sea as executive officer of USS Arizona until May 1940, after which he commanded the cruiser USS Omaha from June 1940 to October 1941. From June 1942 to November 1943 he commanded the transport USS Mount Vernon. In November 1943 he became Chief of Staff and aide to the Commander, Third Amphibious Force, serving through the major Pacific campaigns at Peleliu, Angaur, Ulithi, Leyte, and Lingayen. He remained in this post until the dissolution of the command at the end of the war. Powell was promoted to commodore on October 20, 1944. He was transferred to the Retired List on January 1, 1947, with the rank of rear admiral. ==Awards and decorations==

Powell received three awards of the Legion of Merit for his service as Chief of Staff to the Commander, Third Amphibious Force during the Pacific campaigns of 1943–1945. ==Later life==

After World War II, Powell was active in private business and public organizations, including the Forty Plus Club, the Society of the Cincinnati, and various civic and international groups. His papers include extensive correspondence, speeches, and subject files documenting these activities. He died in 1963. ==Archival collections==

The Paulus P. Powell Papers (36 boxes, 12 cubic feet) are held by the Naval History and Heritage Command. The collection includes diaries, correspondence, official and unofficial subject files, and materials relating to his service in Brazil and with the Third Amphibious Force. ==References==