Frederick B. Warder
Frederick Burdett Warder | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Fearless Freddie[1] |
| Born | March 19, 1904 Grafton, West Virginia, US |
| Died | February 1, 2000 (aged 95) Ocala, Florida, US |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | June 1921 –July 1962 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral (Upper Half) |
| Commands held | USS Seawolf (SS-197) |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross x 2 Legion of Merit x 4 |
Frederick Burdett Warder (March 19, 1904 – February 1, 2000) was a highly decorated United States Navy submarine officer during World War II. He was the recipient of two Navy Crosses and four Legions of Merit. He served from June 1921 to July 1962 and became a rear admiral (upper half). He commanded the USS Seawolf (SS-197) for over three years on seven war patrols.[1] As the commander of the Seawolf, he meticulously documented problems with faulty torpedoes in the early days of World War II.[1] His efforts became important to fixing a critical problem that plagued the United States submarine force.[1]
He also was the commanding officer of the Naval Submarine School at the Naval Submarine Base New London, Connecticut.
Early life and education[]
He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1925.
References[]
- ^ a b c d Beach Jr., Edward L. Submarine! (New York, New York: Zebra Books, Kensington Publishing Corp., 1952, renewed 1980, Zebra Books printing 1990), pages 31-44 and 88. ISBN 0-8217-2966-7.
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- 1904 births
- 2000 deaths
- 20th-century American naval officers
- Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
- People from Grafton, West Virginia
- Recipients of the Legion of Merit
- Recipients of the Navy Cross (United States)
- United States Naval Academy alumni
- United States Navy personnel of World War II
- United States Navy rear admirals (upper half)
- United States submarine commanders