Wilhelm L. Friedell
Wilhelm Lee Friedell (August 22, 1883 – January 27, 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]
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| Born | August 22, 1883 Texarkana, Arkansas |
| Died | January 27, 1958 (aged 74) San Diego, California |
| Buried | Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1905-1946 |
| Rank |  Rear Admiral |
| Commands held | USS 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/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards |  Navy Cross Legion of Merit |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
References
- "Submarine Commanders". www.fleetorganization.com.
- "Wilhelm Friedell - Recipient - Military Times Hall Of Valor". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
- "Friedell, Wilhelm L." NHHC. 1907-01-31. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
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