William R. Munroe
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William Robert Munroe was a decorated officer in the United States Navy with the rank of Vice Admiral. He trained as submarine commander and at the beginning of World War II, he served as Commander, Battleship Division 3 during Neutrality Patrol in the Atlantic ocean.
Vice Admiral William R. Munroe in the prewar photo.
Munroe (right) receives Navy Distinguished Service Medal and his second Legion of Merit from Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz.
Image: Submarine Officer badge
John F. Shafroth Jr.
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John Franklin Shafroth Jr. was a highly decorated officer in the United States Navy with the rank of Vice Admiral. He distinguished himself as Commander of destroyer USS Terry during World War I and received the Navy Cross, the United States Navy second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat.
Shafroth's parents during his father's tenure as governor of Colorado
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery
Shafroth as Captain, USN in 1936.