Walden L. Ainsworth

Walden Lee Ainsworth
Nickname"Pug"
Born(1886-11-10)November 10, 1886
DiedAugust 7, 1960(1960-08-07) (aged 73)
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch United States Navy
Service years1910–1948
Rank Vice Admiral
CommandsDestroyer Squadron 2
USS Mississippi
"Ainsworth Express"
5th Naval District
ConflictsOccupation of Veracruz
World War I
World War II
AwardsNavy Cross
Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)

Walden Lee "Pug" Ainsworth (November 10, 1886 – August 7, 1960) was an admiral of the United States Navy. For his role in commanding destroyer and cruiser task forces in the Pacific during World War II, he was awarded the Navy Cross, the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit.