John Whelchel graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1920. He retired as a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral.

John Whelchel graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1920. He retired as a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral.


(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral John Esten Whelchel, 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.