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William
Alex S.
Macklin

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William Macklin graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1918. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Richmond (CL-9)

    Action Date:

    February & March 1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 364 (June 1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain William Alex S. Macklin, 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 as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. RICHMOND (CL-9), in the Pacific Ocean Area in February and March 1944.