Willard Arthur Saunders | |
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File:File:Rear Admiral Willard A. Saunders.tiff | |
Born | October 25, 1904 |
Died | November 2, 1969 | (aged 65)
Place of birth | Michigan |
Buried at | United States Naval Academy Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/branch | United States Navy |
Years of service |
1927-1957 1962-1964 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held |
USS S-21 (SS-126) USS S-26 (SS-131) USS S-24 (SS-129) USS S-30 (SS-135) USS Grayback (SS-208) USS Muskallunge Submarine Division 62 Submarine Division 73 Submarine Base Key West[1] Destroyer Squadron 30 USS Mount Olympus USS Pelican (AM-27) [2] |
Battles/wars |
World War II Korean War |
Awards | Navy Cross |
Spouse(s) | Eleanor Louise Kyle |
Willard Arthur Saunders (25 Oct 1904 – 02 Nov 1969), was a decorated submarine commander during World War II who reached the rank of Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.[3]
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