Philip F. Roach

Philip F. Roach was a commodore in the United States Coast Guard.

Roach was born on February 11, 1881 in Sedalia, Colorado. He married Helen Bryan in 1939.

Roach graduated from the Revenue Cutter Service School of Instruction in 1907. Afterwards, he was stationed in Boston, Massachusetts and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Later, he was assigned to USRC Apache, USRC McCulloch, USRC Seminole and USRC Yamacraw. In 1917, he became executive officer of USRC Tampa.

During World War I, Roach commanded USCGC Manning and USS Lydonia. For his service, he was awarded the Navy Cross. Additionally, he received the World War I Victory Medal.

In 1921, he was assigned to USCGC Seneca. Roach was named executive officer of the USS Cassin in 1924 and later assumed command of the ship. After being stationed in Camden, New Jersey, he would command USCGC Modoc and USCGC Northland. In 1936, he became the first commanding officer of USCGC Duane.