William W. Outerbridge Military person
William Woodward Outerbridge (14 April 1906–20 September 1986) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. He held the distinction of firing the first shots in defense of the United States during World War II.
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| allegiance | United States |
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| military command | Destroyer Division Forty-Two Destroyer Squadron Four |
| service start | 1927 |
| service end | 1957 |