Background
Pye, William Satterlee was born on June 9, 1880 in Minneapolis. Son of James and Clara Almeda (Satterlee) Pye.
Pye, William Satterlee was born on June 9, 1880 in Minneapolis. Son of James and Clara Almeda (Satterlee) Pye.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1901.
Midshipman United States Navy, 1901. Advanced through grades to captain, 1923, vice admiral, 1940. On staff of commander in chief United States Fleet, 1917-1918.
Head of the United States Naval Mission to Peru, 1929-1932.
Commander Destroyer Battle Force, 1939. Vice-admiral commanding Battleships, 1940.
Commander Battle Force and 2d in commanded of fleet, 1941. President Naval War College, November 1942-March 1947.
Military analyst, San Diego Union, 1947-1949.
Married Annie Etheldra Briscoe, October 20, 1904. Children: William Satterlee, John Briscoe.