William S. Pye
William Satterlee Pye | |
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Vice Admiral William S. Pye, USN | |
| Born | 9 June 1880 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | 4 May 1959 (aged 78) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1901–1945 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | Acting CINCPAC
Task Force 1 President of the Naval War College |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Legion of Merit World War I Victory Medal World War II Victory Medal Spanish Campaign Medal American Defense Service Medal |
Vice Admiral William Satterlee Pye (9 June 1880 – 4 May 1959) was a U.S. Navy officer who served during World War I and World War II, but never saw combat action. His last active-duty appointment was as President of the Naval War College, in 1942–1946. His awards included the Navy Cross for his distinguished service as a staff officer during World War I.