William S. Pye
Vice Admiral William Satterlee Pye, United States Navy, (9 June 1880 – 4 May 1959) was an Admiral in the U.S. Navy who served in World Wars I and II. His last active-duty appointment was as President of the Naval War College, 1942–1945. His awards included the Navy Cross for his service in World War I.
Read more about William S. Pye: Career Through World War I, Interwar Years, World War II and Post-war Years
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