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
PresidentRichard Nixon
Gerald Ford
Preceded byMyles Ambrose
Succeeded byRobert E. Chasen
Personal details
Born
Vernon Darrell Acree

(1919-06-25)June 25, 1919
Washington, D.C.
DiedFebruary 1, 2013(2013-02-01) (aged 93)
Fairfax, Virginia
Political partyRepublican

He died of pneumonia on February 1, 2013, in Fairfax, Virginia at age 93.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "New Customs Chief Vernon Darrell Acree". Nytimes.com. 1972-05-02. Retrieved 2018-09-16.
  2. ^ "The Courier-Journal from Louisville, Kentucky on April 22, 1977 · Page 9". Newspapers.com. 1977-04-22. Retrieved 2018-09-16.
  3. ^ "VERNON ACREE Obituary - Manassas, VA | The Washington Post". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2018-09-16.