Wilhelm L. Friedell

Wilhelm Lee Friedell (22 Aug 1883 – 27 Jan 1958), was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. Friedell was in command of the U. S. Naval Submarine Forces in European Waters during World War I, and the first commander of COMSUBPAC.[2][3]

Wilhelm Lee Friedell
Born(1883-08-22)August 22, 1883
Texarkana, Arkansas
DiedJanuary 27, 1958(1958-01-27) (aged 74)
San Diego, California
Buried
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Navy
Years of service1905-1946
Rank Rear Admiral
Commands heldUSS Villalobos (PG-42)
First Submarine Division
USS Bushnell (AS-2)
USS Rainbow
Submarine Division 11
USS Colorado (BB-45)[1]
COMSUBPAC
Mare Island Naval Shipyard
Naval Operating Base San Diego
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
Awards Navy Cross
Legion of Merit
Alma materUnited States Naval Academy

References
  1. "Submarine Commanders". www.fleetorganization.com.
  2. "Wilhelm Friedell - Recipient - Military Times Hall Of Valor". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
  3. "Friedell, Wilhelm L." NHHC. 1907-01-31. Retrieved 2020-01-07.


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