Walter H. Baumberger

Walter Harlen Baumberger (27 January 1912 - 10 February 1995 in Carthage) was a American Commander in the United States Navy during World War II. He retired in June 1974 as Vice Admiral.

Awards

 * Command at Sea insignia
 * Command Ashore insignia
 * Navy Distinguished Service Medal in 1974 as Vice Admiral
 * Legion of Merit with a gold star
 * Navy and Marine Corps Medal in 1945 as Commander and Commanding Officer of the USS English (DD-696)
 * Bronze Star Medal with "V" device
 * American Defense Service Medal in 1939
 * American Campaign Medal in 1941
 * European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Service star
 * Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 Service stars
 * World War II Victory Medal in 1945
 * Navy Occupation Service Medal in 1945
 * National Defense Service Medal with Service star
 * Philippine Liberation Medal in 1945