Walter Irvine Jordan

Walter Irvine Jordan
Born(1902-03-31)March 31, 1902
Norfolk, Virginia, US
DiedOctober 16, 1947(1947-10-16) (aged 45)
Virginia Beach, Virginia, US
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Rankcolonel, USMC
Commands24th Marine Regiment
Marine Security Guard, London
2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsSilver Star
Legion of Merit (2x)
SpouseGenevieve Peyton Grimes Jordan (1909-1988)
ChildrenWalter Irvine Jordan, Jr. (1936-2014)

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.

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