William R. Munroe
| William R. Munroe | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | 4 April 1886 |
| Died | 1 March 1966 (aged 79) |
| Buried at | Fort Rosecrans Cemetery, San Diego, California |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Navy |
| Rank |
 Vice Admiral |
| Commands held |
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| Battles/wars | |
| Awards |
Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Commendation Medal |
William Robert Munroe (4 April 1886–1 March 1966) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy.
On 1 October 1941, then-Rear Admiral Munroe was the commanding officer of Battleship Division Three in the United States Atlantic Fleet.[1] He was the commandant of the Third Naval District from 31 March 1944 to 6 November 1944.[2] Then, as a vice admiral, Munroe took command of the United States Fourth Fleet.[3]
Munroe was married to Katherine J. Munroe (1894-1979). He died on 1 March 1966, and is buried with his wife at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California.[4]
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- ↑ "COMMANDING OFFICERS BY SIGNAL NUMBER, OCTOBER 1, 1941". 1 October 1941. Archived from the original on 22 October 2009. Retrieved 23 August 2008.
- ↑ "Appendix I: Principal Civilian Officers And Naval Officers In Command 7 December 1941 – 2 September 1945". Retrieved 23 August 2008.
- ↑ Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King (27 March 1945). "SECOND REPORT TO THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Covering combat operations 1 March 1944 to 1 March 1945". Retrieved 23 August 2008.
- ↑ Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Robert Munroe (1886-1966)
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