James Meredith Helm
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Early life and education
James Meredith Helm was born on December 16, 1855, in Grayville, Illinois. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1875.[1]
Career
Helm served on various ships and abroad until the Spanish–American War. He then commanded the gunboat Template:USS. In the blockade of Cuba, he captured a Spanish steamer and three contraband schooners. He was advanced five numbers in grade for outstanding performance at the Battle of Manzanillo on June 30, 1898. Helm subsequently commanded the Template:USS and Template:USS.[1]
During World War I, Helm was Commandant of the 4th Naval District and received the Navy Cross for his achievements. He retired on December 16, 1919.[1]
Personal life
Helm married Elizabeth Benham, daughter of Admiral Andrew E. K. Benham, on April 20, 1920. She worked as social secretary in Woodrow Wilson's White House.[2]
Helm died following two heart attacks on October 28, 1927, in Takoma Park, Maryland.[1][3] He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[4]
Legacy
The destroyer Template:USS commissioned in 1937 was named for him.[1]
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