Annabel Parlett McMillin is an American former First Lady of Guam.

Early life

McMillin's parents are Mr. and Mrs. David O. Parlett.[1]

Career

In 1940, when George McMillin was appointed the military Governor of Guam, McMillin became the First Lady of Guam on April 20, 1940, until December 10, 1941.[2][3]

On November 12, 1943, McMillin sponsored the launching of USS Guam (CB-2) in Camden, New Jersey.[4][5]

In May 1945, McMillin sponsored the launching of SS American Victory at California Shipbuilding Corporation in Los Angeles Harbor, California. McMillin's daughter was a matron of honor at the launching.[6][7][8]

Personal life

On October 23, 1912, McMillin married George McMillin, who became a Naval Governor of Guam, at her parents' home in Annapolis, Maryland. They have one daughter, Anne. In December 1941, McMillin's husband surrendered to the Japanese and became a prisoner of war. McMillin and her family lived in places including Long Beach, California and Guam.[1][9]

McMillin's daughter Anne attended Mrs. Porter's School for Girls in Long Beach, California, the American School in Guam, and the Long Beach Junior College for one semester. In 1942, she won a partial scholarship to Ogontz Junior College in Pennsylvania.[10]

In 1968, McMillin died. McMillin is interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress, California.

References

  1. ^ a b "Personal Matters". Army and Navy Register. October 24, 1912. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  2. ^ "Guam Naval Governors 30 August 1899 – 10 December 1941". guampedia.com. 12 January 2010. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  3. ^ "SURRENDER OF GUAM TO THE JAPANESE - The Report of George J. McMillin, Captain, USN". nps.gov. 1972. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "Naval History and Heritage Command - USS Guam (CB-2)". navy.mil. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  5. ^ "Maritime Notes". San Pedro News Pilot. November 23, 1943. p. 5. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  6. ^ "AU History Photograph and Print Collection". wrlc.org. June 1945. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  7. ^ "War prisoner's wife christens big ship". ucr.edu. Daily News (Los Angeles). May 25, 1945. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  8. ^ "McMillin, Annabel Parlett". pastperfectonline.com. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  9. ^ "Capt. McMillin Writes His Health is 'Splendid'". The Vindicator. Youngstown, Ohio. The Vindicator Printing Co. August 12, 1944. p. 1. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  10. ^ BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL INFORMATION BULLETIN - THREE NAVY DAUGHTERS WIN SCHOLARSHIPS (PDF). August 1942. p. 60. Retrieved November 8, 2021. {{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)
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