Lead: During World War II, the organizer of the U.S. Navy's contribution to victory was a determined, often grumpy and taciturn Scot, born November 23, 1878, Fleet Admiral Ernest Joseph King. Intro.: A Moment in Time with Dan Roberts. Content: Raised by his father, a hard working railroad foreman of Scottish heritage, King secured an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy and was commissioned in 1903. Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | Open in new tab Download [5.66 KB] Share