Walter N. Vernou
Vice Admiral Walter Newhall Vernou (10 February 1878 – 23 May 1955) was a career officer in the United States Navy who served during the Spanish–American War, World War I and World War II.
Walter Newhall Vernou | |
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Walter Vernou in November 1929 | |
| Born | 10 February 1878 Fort Larned, Kansas |
| Died | 23 May 1955 (aged 77) Coronado, California |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1901–1942 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | BatDiv 2 CruDiv 3 USS Northampton USS Pecos USS Rizal USS Sigourney USS Cassin USS Beale USS Nicholson |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
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