Walter Irvine Jordan

Walter Irvine Jordan
Born(1902-03-31)March 31, 1902
Norfolk, Virginia, US
DiedOctober 16, 1947(1947-10-16) (aged 45)
Virginia Beach, Virginia, US
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Rankcolonel, USMC
Commands24th Marine Regiment
Marine Security Guard, London
2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsSilver Star
Legion of Merit (2x)
Spouse(s)Genevieve Peyton Grimes Jordan (1909-1988)
ChildrenWalter Irvine Jordan, Jr. (1936-2014)

Walter Irvine Jordan (March 31, 1902 – October 16, 1947) was a United States Marine Corps Colonel and Silver Star recipient who served in World War II. He was commander of the first Marine Security Guard at the American embassy in London.