William Fechteler
William Morrow Fechteler (March 6, 1896 – July 4, 1967) was an admiral in the United States Navy who served as Chief of Naval Operations during the Eisenhower administration.
William Fechteler | |
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Admiral William Fechteler, USN | |
| Born | March 6, 1896 San Rafael, California, U.S. |
| Died | July 4, 1967 (aged 71) Bethesda Naval Hospital, Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
| Buried | |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1916–1956 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Allied Forces Southern Europe Chief of Naval Operations United States Atlantic Command United States Atlantic Fleet Amphibious Group 8, Seventh Fleet USS Indiana USS Perry |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
| Relations | Rear Admiral Augustus F. Fechteler (father) |
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