Walter Schindler Military person

Walter Schindler (December 10, 1897 – April 3, 1991) was a highly decorated career officer in the United States Navy, who ultimately achieved the rank of Vice Admiral. While a Commander during World War II, Schindler received a Navy Cross and a Silver Star for his service aboard the Yorktown (CV-5), including during the Battle of the Coral Sea.

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Walter Schindler
Birth dateDecember 10, 1897
Birth place
New Glarus Wisconsin
Date of deathApril 03, 1991

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award
Silver Star
Navy Cross
military operations
Korean War
World War II
military branch
United States Navy
service start1921

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