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Walter
Harlen
Baumberger

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Walter Baumberger graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1934. He retired as a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    May 1965 – March 1967
    All Hands (September 1967)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Walter H. Baumberger, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from May 1965 to March 1967 as Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. English (DD-696)

    Action Date:

    May 11, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Commander Walter Harlen Baumberger, United States Navy, for heroism in action against the enemy as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. ENGLISH (DD-696) in waters off Okinawa on 11 May 1945. He skillfully and courageously brought his ship alongside a stricken carrier which had great fires raging on board. His initiative and acceptance of grave responsibility enabled his ship to render effective aid in controlling the carrier’s fires and rescuing trapped and injured personnel. His actions were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Vice Admiral

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Walter Harlen Baumberger, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    May 1963 – May 1965
    All Hands (November 1965)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Walter H. Baumberger, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States for his contributions as Director, Ships Material Readiness Division, Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Logistics), from May 1963 to May 1965. Rear Admiral Baumberger directly supervised the development and implementation of the Standard Navy Maintenance and Material Management (3d Marines) System.