Admiral Henry Crommelin commanded the Destroyer Squadron Fifty during the Gilbert Islands Campaign (World War II) for which he was awarded the Silver Star Medal for gallantry. He also earned the Bronze Star Medal for heroism during the amphibious assault which resulted in the capture and occupation of Guam, Mariana Islands.

Admiral Crommelin later served as Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel and Chief of Staff to Commander Destroyers, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. He commanded the cruiser Des Moines (CA-134), flagship to the Sixth Fleet, was commander of Battleship Division Two and served as Commander Naval Base Newport, Rhode Island until his retirement on 1 November 1959.

Admiral Crommelin was buried with full military honors in Section 5 of Arlington National Cemetery.  His wife, Sally Huntress Crommelin (25 April 1912-3 June 1983) is buried with him.

(Courtesy of Arlington Cemetery website)