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George A. Alexander
George Andrew Alexander (8 September 1884–1969) was a United States Navy Captain who served as the 35th Naval Governor of Guam. Prior to serving as governor, he commanded the USS ''Medusa''. As Governor of Guam, he greatly changed the judicial system by purging the island of leftover Spanish laws and replacing them with the Code of Guam. He also led an unsuccessful campaign to obtain United States citizenship for all residents of Guam. After his term as governor, he commanded the USS ''Arizona'' before retiring.
==Life and naval career==
Alexander grew up and lived most of his life in Ohio.〔 He entered the United States Naval Academy from Ohio in 1902. He subsequently attended Naval War College.〔 In 1929, he took command of the Naval Oceanographic Office in Seattle, Washington.〔 Alexander left his command of USS ''Medusa'' to serve as Governor of Guam.
Following his post as governor, he commanded the USS ''Arizona'' from June 8, 1936 until December 11, 1937. Though the government of Guam recommended him for promotion to Rear Admiral, he retired from the Navy as a Captain.
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