# William R. Purnell

> Rear Admiral William Reynolds Purnell was an officer in the United States Navy who served in World War I and World War II. A 1908 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he captained destroyers during World War I. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his role in protecting convoys against German submarines as commander of the USS Lamson.

*American officer*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Other
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1886-09-06
- **Died:** 1955-03-05
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
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- **Profile completeness:** 60.0 / 100

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