Randall S. Herman


Randall Stuart Herman was a British Indian-born Guamanian politician. An independent, he served as secretary of Guam from 1950 to 1956 and as acting List of [governors of Guam|governor of Guam] in 1953.

Life and career

Herman was born in Kodaikanal, British India, the son of Harold Herman and Winifred Wilcox. At an early age, he emigrated to the United States. He attended and graduated from Carleton College. After graduating, he served in the armed forces during World War II. During his military service, he attended Princeton University, completing his wartime military and civil government course.
Herman served as secretary of Guam from 1950 to 1956. During his service as secretary, in 1953, he briefly served as acting governor of Guam.

Death

Herman died on November 12, 1998, in Pebble [Beach, California], at the age of 84.