Walden Lee Ainsworth | |
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Nickname(s) | "Pug" |
Born | Minneapolis, Minnesota | November 10, 1886
Died | August 7, 1960 Washington, D.C. | (aged 73)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1910–1948 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands | Destroyer Squadron 2 USS Mississippi "Ainsworth Express" 5th Naval District |
Battles / wars | Occupation of Veracruz World War I World War II |
Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) |
Walden Lee "Pug" Ainsworth (November 10, 1886 – August 7, 1960) was an admiral of the United States Navy. For his role in commanding destroyer and cruiser task forces in the Pacific during World War II, he was awarded the Navy Cross, the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit.