In June 1927, he was promoted to rear admiral, which made him the first medical officer in the United States Navy to reach the rank of admiral. In June 1929, he became the District Medical Officer for the Eleventh Naval District based in San Diego, California. Returning to Washington, D.C. three years later, he served on the Naval Retirement Board observing Medical and Naval Exams. Remaining in the area during the last quarter of 1933, he became an inspector at the Medical Department Activities section within the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. In January 1935, Elliott became the president of the Naval Retirement Board. In December, he was appointed as the Inspector of Medical Department Activities for the Eleventh, Twelve, Thirteenth, and Fourteenth Naval Districts. In November 1936, he retired and was placed on the retired list. During World War II, he was briefly recalled to active duty in February 1942, was promoted to vice admiral, and then was placed back on the retired list with his promoted rank. Elliott died on October 29, 1952, and is buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California. In 2004, the elementary school at the Marine Corps Base Beaufort, South Carolina, was named in his honor. Medal of Honor citation Elliott's official Medal of Honor citation reads: For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Surg. Elliott was eminent and conspicuous in the efficient establishment and operation of the base hospital, and in his cool judgment and courage in supervising first aid stations on the firing line and removing the wounded. See also List of Medal of Honor recipients (Veracruz) References External links 1872 births 1952 deaths People from Beaufort, South Carolina United States Navy vice admirals United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients United States Navy personnel of World War I United States Navy World War II admirals Burials at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery Battle of Veracruz (1914) recipients of the Medal of Honor