Roger W. Cutler
| Roger W. Cutler | |
|---|---|
| Born |
November 3, 1889 Brookline, Massachusetts |
| Died | November 30, 1963 (aged 74) Greenville, South Carolina |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/ |
 United States Navy
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| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Battles/wars |
Guadalcanal New Georgia Bougainville Green Islands Emirau Hollandia Guam Lingayen Gulf Okinawa |
| Awards |
Silver Star Bronze Star |
| Relations | BG Elliott Cutler, brother BG Robert Cutler, brother MAJ Johnny Cutler, brother LT Robert B. Cutler, son MAJ Roger W. Cutler Jr., son Leslie Bradley Cutler, wife BG Elliott C. Cutler Jr., nephew |
Roger Wilson Cutler (November 3, 1889–November 30, 1963) was an American athlete and naval officer who served in World War I and World War II.
Cutler was born on November 3, 1889 in Brookline, Massachusetts. He was one of five sons born to George C. and Mary F. Wilson Cutler. His brothers were Elliott Carr Cutler, a professor at the Harvard Medical School and a surgeon, Robert Cutler, the first National Security Advisor, Johnny Cutler, noted Harvard quarterback, and George C. Cutler Jr.
Cutler attended Harvard College, where he was a member of the crew and swim teams. During his sophomore year he became a member of the varsity crew, which was captained by his brother Elliott. He became captain of the Harvard crew in 1911. After graduating from Harvard, Cutler was a member of the Union Boat Club and competed in the 1914 Henley Royal Regatta.
In 1925, Cutler made it to the finals of the U.S. Amateur Tennis Championship, but lost to Jay Gould in three sets. It was Gould's 18th straight title. He was eliminated in the second round of the 1926 tournament by W. T. Adee. He lost in the 1932 semifinals to G. R. Fearing III. In 1933 he and Clarence C. Pell Jr. made it to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Amateur Doubles Championship.
On December 14, 1912, Cutler married Leslie Bradley The couple had four children, two of whom (Robert and Roger Jr.) competed in rowing in the 1936 Summer Olympics. Leslie Bradley Cutler divorced her husband on December 17, 1928 in Reno, Nevada on the charge of desertion.
On May 1, 1931, Cutler married Edith Cryder, widow of Frederick Lothrop Ames Jr. and one of the famous "Cryder triplets". Edith Cutler died on January 10, 1954.
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