William Bartlett Fletcher Sr.

William Bartlett Fletcher Sr. (1862 – June 29, 1957) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.[1]

Biography

He was born in 1862. He had a son, William Bartlett Fletcher Jr. (1900–1980). Fletcher Jr. was active during World War II, noted for his command of USS Neches (AO-5).

He took over command of the USS Birmingham from Captain Burns Tracy Walling, the ship's first commander on October 28, 1909, and served till 1910.[2]

He died on June 29, 1957, at the Naval Hospital in St. Albans, Queens, New York City.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "W. B. Fletcher, 95, Retired Admiral. Oldest Annapolis Graduate of Flag Rank Dies. Led Unit of Converted Yachts". New York Times. June 30, 1957. Retrieved 2011-02-02. Rear Admiral William Bartlett Fletcher, retired, the oldest graduate of flag rank of the United States Naval Academy, died yesterday in the Naval Hospital at St. Albans, Queens. He was 95 years old.
  2. ^ "USS Birmingham (CL-2)". Navsource. Retrieved 2011-02-02.