Background
Mcfarland, Walter Martin was born on August 5, 1859 in Washington, District of Columbia. Son of John M. and Sarah J. (Slater) M.
Mcfarland, Walter Martin was born on August 5, 1859 in Washington, District of Columbia. Son of John M. and Sarah J. (Slater) M.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1879. Graduate School, of the United States Navy, on engineering
Assistant professor mechanic Chief engr; president Society Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, 1922-1924. President trustees Webb Institute of Naval Architecture, 1926-1931.
President Naval Academy.
Served on various naval vessels. Member board to reorganize personnel of United States Navy, 1897.
