William R. Munroe
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| Born | 4 April 1886 |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
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 United States Navy |
| Rank |  Vice Admiral |
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| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Commendation Medal |
William Robert Munroe (4 April 1886–1 March 1966) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy.
On 1 October 1941, then-Rear Admiral Munroe was the commanding officer of Battleship Division Three in the United States Atlantic Fleet.[1] He was the commandant of the Third Naval District from 31 March 1944 to 6 November 1944.[2] Then, as a vice admiral, Munroe took command of the United States Fourth Fleet.[3]
Munroe was married to Katherine J. Munroe (1894-1979). He died on 1 March 1966, and is buried with his wife at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California.[4]
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