Grover Hartt III

The son of an attorney, judge, and naval officer, Grover Hartt III developed his lifelong fascination with the law, leading to his profession, and all things navy, leading to his advocation of extensive study of every facet of the American, Canadian, British, German, and Japanese navies throughout history. This led him to read hundreds of books on the topic, to join, the Navy League, and to tour all surviving World War II battleships – and to interview several WWII navy veterans. A gay man himself, Grover was particularly attuned to the struggles of gay servicemembers navigating life in the military during the Second World War. Even though Proceedings of the Gun Club: Atlantic Overture is his first novel to be published, his second book, Proceedings of the Gun Club: Ironbottom Sound, will be published late 2024. Mr. Hartt has written extensively for professional publications and legal proceedings in relation to his long and successful law career. With a BA in History, a Doctor of Jurisprudence, and a post-doctorate Master of Law degree, Grover had a long and prolific career receiving many scholastic and meritorious honors. He worked for the US Department of Justice for over thirty years, becoming a senior litigation counsel and later, the chief of the Southwestern Civil Trial Section. Among a number of other significant recognitions, he was awarded the Rank Award for Meritorious Service by President Obama in 2011. A lifelong resident of Dallas, Texas, when he was not practicing law or studying all things navy, Grover loved to travel and patronize the arts. He passed away in 2017 and is survived by his husband of forty years.