Isaac Foote Dortch

Isaac Foote Dortch (December 12, 1883 – June 4, 1932) was a captain in the United States Navy who was awarded the Navy Cross for actions during World War I.

Biography
Born in Gadsden, Alabama, graduated from the Naval Academy in 1905. He commanded USS Warrington (DD-30) in 1915, and during World War I, commanded USS Wadsworth (DD-60) and fitted out and commissioned USS Talbot (DD-114).

For his distinguished service while commanding Wadsworth and Talbot, he was awarded the Navy Cross. Captain Dortch served as naval attaché in Argentina and Chile during 1922-25 and died while on active duty 4 June 1932 at San Francisco, California.

Namesake
The destroyer USS Dortch (DD-670) was named in his honor.