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Wille, Frank Joseph was born on July 30, 1886 in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Son of Christian and Anna (Kratville) Wille.
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Frank Joseph Wille, American naval officer Awarded Mexican Service Medal, Dominican Campaign Medal, Victory Medal World War I; American Defense Service Medal, American Area Service Medal, African Service Medal, Letter of Commendation with ribbon for service in N. Africa, a second letter of Commendation with bronze star for inspection duty under bureau of Ships, Legion of Merit, Victory Medal (World World World War II).
Education
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1908.
Career
Served as senior engineering officer on battleships Arizona, Pennsylvania, California. Duty at Navy Yards (Mare Island and Puget Sound). Director contracts, bureau of Ships, Navy Department, Washington, since 1944.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Society Naval Engineers (member of council), Newcomen Society of England.
Connections
Married Anna ensign, United States Navy, 1910, and advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1944.
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Awarded Mexican Service Medal, Dominican Campaign Medal, Victory Medal World War I. American Defense Service Medal, American Area Service Medal, African Service Medal, Letter of Commendation with ribbon for service in North. Africa, a second letter of Commendation with bronze star for inspection duty under bureau of Ships, Legion of Merit, Victory Medal (World World World War II).Awarded Mexican Service Medal, Dominican Campaign Medal, Victory Medal World War I. American Defense Service Medal, American Area Service Medal, African Service Medal, Letter of Commendation with ribbon for service in North. Africa, a second letter of Commendation with bronze star for inspection duty under bureau of Ships, Legion of Merit, Victory Medal (World World World War II).