Walter Stratton Anderson
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Walter Stratton Anderson (October 4, 1881 – October 24, 1981) was a Vice Admiral of the United States Navy, who served as the Executive officer of USS Arizona in World War I and as Commander Battleships, Battle Force in the Pacific Fleet, and of the Gulf Sea Frontier, during World War II.
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Walter Stratton Anderson | |
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Born | October 4, 1881 Carlinville, Illinois, US |
Died | October 24, 1981(1981-10-24) (aged 100) |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1903–1946 |
Rank | Vice admiral |
Service number | 0-1827 |
Commands held | USS Yankton USS Sinclair USS Kidder USS West Virginia Cruiser Division 4, Scouting Force Battleships, Pacific Fleet & Battleship Division 4 Gulf Sea Frontier & Seventh Naval District |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Legion of Merit Navy and Marine Corps Medal |
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