Russell Willson
United States Navy Admiral and Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy · United States · On the map · Lived 1883 to 1948 · aged 64
Vice Admiral Russell Willson was a flag officer of the United States Navy and inventor of the Navy Cipher Box issued in 1917.
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Rear Admiral Russell Willson (left) relieves Rear Admiral Chester W. Nimitz (right) aboard the battleship USS Arizona on 26 May 1939.
Admiral Ernest J. King (left) shakes hands with Willson at the time of Admiral King's appointment as Commander in Chief, United States Fleet, and RADM Willson's appointment as Chief of Staff, circa late December 1941.About this person
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Lived 1883 to 1948 · aged 64