William Lawrence Erdmann

Background

Erdmann, William Lawrence was born on November 18, 1902 in Greensburg, Indiana, United States. Son of William Valentine and Lulu Dolphine (Thomas) Erdmann.

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Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1924.

Career

Annual Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1924, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1952. Designated naval aviator, 1928. Served in various battleships, cruisers and carriers.

Commanded VP 82, 1940-1942.

United States Ship Matanikau, 1944-1945, North.A.S. Pasco, 1945-1946, United States Ship Leyte, 1949-1950, North.A.S., San Diego, 1950-1952, Carrier Division 14, 1952-1953. North Atlantic Treaty Organization, 1953-1956.

Carrier Division I, 1956-1957.

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William Lawrence Erdmann has been listed as a noteworthy naval officer by Marquis Who's Who.

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Married Lillian O’Brien, October 27, 1927. Married second, Mistress.

Father:: William Valentine Erdmann
Mother:: Lulu Dolphine (Thomas) Erdmann
Spouse:: Lillian O’Brien
Spouse:: Mistress

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