 Fourth Division was commanded by Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder.Fourth Division consisted of
, the Division flagship,
Captain Frank E. Beatty, which replaced her sister "Alabama";
Captain John M. Bowyer;
Captain Hamilton Hutchins; and
Captain Walter C. Cowles.The Fleet Auxiliaries were
Lieutenant Commander John B. Patton;
Lieutenant Commander Charles B. McVay;
Commander William S. Hogg;
Surgeon Charles F. Stokes; and
Commander Valentine S. Nelson.