Naval Academy in September 1874 and graduated in June 1878. He had extensive service at sea over the next decade, plus duty ashore, notably at the Naval Academy, where he would have several staff tours in the course of his career.
He served in the Navy from September 1874 to June 1878, after graduating from the Naval Academy. He had extensive sea duty and ashore assignments, including a significant role at the Naval Academy where he held several staff positions throughout his career.