Vernon D. Acree (June 25, 1919 – February 1, 2013) was an American administrator who served as Commissioner of the United States Customs Service from 1972 to 1977.[1][2] He served in the United States Army during World War II.
Vernon D. Acree | |
|---|---|
| 11th Commissioner of the United States Customs Service | |
| In office May 2, 1972 – April 30, 1977 | |
| President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | Myles Ambrose |
| Succeeded by | Robert E. Chasen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Vernon Darrell Acree June 25, 1919 Washington, D.C. |
| Died | February 1, 2013 (aged 93) Fairfax, Virginia |
| Political party | Republican |
He died of pneumonia on February 1, 2013, in Fairfax, Virginia at age 93.[3]
References
edit- ^ "New Customs Chief Vernon Darrell Acree". Nytimes.com. 1972-05-02. Retrieved 2018-09-16.
- ^ "The Courier-Journal from Louisville, Kentucky on April 22, 1977 · Page 9". Newspapers.com. 1977-04-22. Retrieved 2018-09-16.
- ^ "VERNON ACREE Obituary - Manassas, VA | The Washington Post". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2018-09-16.