Frank Bruce


Frank Bruce was a sailor and an officer in the United States Navy who served during World War I.

Biography

Born in Grand Island, Nebraska, Bruce entered the Navy as a Boatswain 6 February 1898 and was commissioned a Lieutenant 1 July 1918. He commanded Bobolink during the North Sea Mine Barrage Sweep and was killed when a mine exploded 17 May 1919.

Namesake

The destroyer USS Bruce was named for him. He is buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California. His grave marker gives his birthdate at August 20, 1879; died on May 14, 1919.