Background
Fletcher, William Bartlett was born on January 7, 1862 in Saint Albans, Vermont, United States. Son of John Bartlett and Louisa Ballard (Williams) Fletcher.
Fletcher, William Bartlett was born on January 7, 1862 in Saint Albans, Vermont, United States. Son of John Bartlett and Louisa Ballard (Williams) Fletcher.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1882, Naval War College, 1915.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1884, advanced through grades to rear admiral. Served in the battleship Massachusetts, Spanish-American War, 1898. At Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, 1902-1904, 1907-1909, 11-12, commander Birmingham, 1909-1911, Montana, 1912-1913, Kansas, 1913-1914, member General Board Navy Department, 1916-1917.
Commander Squadron Three, Patrol Force, Atlantic Fleet, 1917, 7th Naval District, 1918-1919.
Commander 14th Naval District, 1919, Naval Station, Hawaii, 1919.
Club: Army and Navy (Washington).
Married Malene R. Asserson, April.