Walter Stratton Anderson Military person

Walter Stratton Anderson (October 4, 1881 – October 24, 1981) was an 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.

Personal facts

Walter Stratton Anderson
Birth dateOctober 04, 1881
Birth place
Carlinville Illinois
Date of deathOctober 24, 1981
Resting place
Arlington National Cemetery

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Military person

award
Legion of Merit
Navy and Marine Corps Medal
military operations
World War II
World War I
military branch
United States Navy
military command
Battleships Pacific Fleet & Battleship Division 4
Cruiser Division 4 Scouting Force
Gulf Sea Frontier & Seventh Naval District
service start1903
service end1946

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External resources

  1. http://www.history.navy.mil/ar/alfa/anderson_ws.htm