William Fechteler

William Fechteler
Admiral William Fechteler, USN
Born(1896-03-06)March 6, 1896
San Rafael, California, U.S.
DiedJuly 4, 1967(1967-07-04) (aged 71)
Bethesda Naval Hospital, Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
Buried
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1916–1956
RankAdmiral
CommandsAllied 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 / warsWorld War I
World War II
Korean War
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
RelationsRear Admiral Augustus F. Fechteler (father)

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.


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