William Warren Walker, USN
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Warship Commands listed for William Warren Walker, USN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| USS Snapper (185) | Lt.Cdr. | Submarine | < Mar 44 | > Oct 44 |
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Submarine USS Snapper (185)
14 Mar 1944
After overhaul at the Pearl Harbor Navy Yard USS Snapper (Lt.Cdr. William W. Walker) left Pearl Harbor for her 9th war patrol. she was ordered to patrol off the Bonin Islands.
29 Apr 1944
USS Snapper (Lt.Cdr. W.W. Walker) ends her 9th war patrol at Midway.
27 May 1944
USS Snapper (Lt.Cdr. W.W. Walker) leaves Pearl Harbor for her 10th war patrol for lifeguard
duties near Truk.
9 Jun 1944
USS Snapper (Lt.Cdr. W.W. Walker) is damaged during an attack by a Japanese aircraft. Snapper arrived at Majuro on 13 June to land her wounded and make repairs. She then continued her patrol.
21 Jul 1944
USS Snapper (Lt.Cdr. W.W. Walker) ended her 10th war patrol at Pearl Harbor.
5 Sep 1944
USS Snapper (Lt.Cdr. W.W. Walker) left Pearl Harbor for her 11th and final war patrol. she was ordered to patrol of the Bonin Islands.
1 Oct 1944
USS Snapper (Lt.Cdr. W.W. Walker) torpedoes and sinks the Japanese coastal minelayer Ajiro (720 tons, offsite link) and the Japanese transport ship Seian Maru (1990 GRT) northwest of the Bonin Islands in position 28º11'N, 139º30'E.
27 Oct 1944
USS Snapper (Lt.Cdr. W.W. Walker) ends her 11th and final war patrol at Midway. She is now assigned to training duties.