August Fechteler graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1877. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.
Sponsored by:
Augustus
Francis
Fechteler
Awards Received
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Navy Cross
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Navy Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Rear AdmiralDivision:
Atlantic FleetAction Date:
World War I
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Rear Admiral Augustus Francis Fechteler, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Division Commander of the Atlantic Fleet and later as Commandant of the Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va.