John Gould Moyer

John Gould Moyer
Governor of American Samoa
In office June 5, 1942 – February 8, 1944
Preceded by	Laurence Wild
Succeeded by	Allen Hobbs
Personal details
Born	(1893-07-12)July 12, 1893 Chicago, Illinois
Died	January 21, 1976(1976-01-21) (aged 82) Honolulu, Hawaii
Alma mater	United States Naval Academy
Occupation	Naval officer
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy
Rank	Rear admiral

John Gould Moyer (July 12, 1893 – January 21, 1976) was a United States Navy Rear admiral, and the governor of American Samoa from June 5, 1942, to February 8, 1944. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, but lived in both Indiana and Hawaii for much of his life. Moyer was admitted to the United States Naval Academy on June 16, 1910, and became an Ensign shortly upon graduation. He became a Commander in 1934, a Captain in 1939, and eventually a Rear admiral. During his governorship, Moyer recommended the tour of duty of the men under his command be reduced, and took over command of the United States Marines barracks previously under the control of Brigadier general Henry Louis Larsen.