Walter Irvine Jordan

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.

Military Career
Jordan was born in Norfolk, Virginia, and attended the Virginia Military Institute, where he was vice president of the Class of 1924. After graduating, he served a tour in Nicaragua and at sea before being assigned to command the Marine Security Guard in London. He was awarded the Silver Star for actions in the Battle of Tarawa, where he was an observer for the 4th Marine Division and served as acting commander of the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, after the death of its battalion commander, Lt. Col. Herbert R. Amey, Jr. He was awarded Legions of Merit at the Battle of Saipan and as commander of the 24th Marine Regiment at the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Death
Jordan died at his residence in Virginia Beach, Virginia, of a coronary occlusion on October 16, 1947. At the time of his death, he was serving as assistant chief of staff of the intelligence section of the Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic Fleet. Jordan is interred with his wife, Genevieve, at Arlington National Cemetery, in section 8, site 6462.