William Howard Duvall (1903 - 1984)

Born 12 Oct 1903 in Lorton, Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Mildred Virginia (Hart) Duvall — married 5 Jul 1928 in Seattle, King, Washington, United States

Died 14 Feb 1984 at age 80 in Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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Biography

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William Duvall was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal.

William Duvall was awarded the Legion of Merit.

William Howard Duvall was born in 1903 to parents Abraham Lincoln Duvall (1861-abt.1928) and Laura Virginia Rhine (1867-1951). In 1928, he married Mildred Virginia Hart (1901-abt.1985) and they were the parents of about three children. Rear Admiral William H. Duvall died in 1984 and is interred with his wife Mildred at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.

William attended the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, and graduated with the Class of 1925. During World War II, William served in the North Atlantic and escorted of trans-Atlantic Convoys. William appears to have served as an officer aboard one or two destroyers and a light cruiser. He participated in the Naval Battle of Casablanca, which was related to Operation Torch, further related to the Allied invasion of North Africa in 1942. He served in theater during the Korean War (1950-1953) and retired a Rear Admiral (lower half or one star) in 1954. During his career, personal awards and decorations included the Legion of Merit and possibly the Navy Distinguished Service Medal.

Birth

1. Date of birth: 12 Oct 1903
2. Place of birth: Lorton, Fairfax County, Virginia

Census

1940 United States	Census,	San Diego ,	California [1]
Name	Status	Gender	Age	Birth Place
William H Duvall	Head	Male	36	Virginia
Mildred Duvall	Wife	Female	35	Missouri
William Duvall	Son	Male	10	California
Robert Duvall	Son	Male	9	California
John Duvall	Son	Male	6	Maryland
Sarah E Hart	Mother-in-law	Female	64	Missouri
Alice Deboer	Maid	Female	21	Holland

Death

1. Date of death: 14 Feb 1984
2. Place of death: Alexandria City, Virginia

Burial

1. Name of cemetery: Arlington National ^[2]
   1. Location: Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia
      1. Marker inscription:

William

Howard

Duvall

R Adm

US Navy

World War II

Korea

Oct 12, 1903

Feb 14, 1984

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1940". FamilySearch.org. (Accessed 20 Aug 2018)
2. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #44201078 (Accessed 20 Aug 2018)

• "Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPMV-9FWX : Fri Mar 08 01:46:51 UTC 2024) SHOWS the marriage of William H Duvall and Mildred V Hart on 3 July 1928 at King, Washington, United States.
• "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVR8-4WLJ : Fri Feb 23 23:13:23 UTC 2024) SHOWS the death of William H Duvall at 80 years born 12 Oct 1903; died 14 Feb 1984 at Alexandria, Virginia, United States; father is Abraham L Duvall and mother is Laura Rhine. Spouse is Mildred H Duvall Event Type Death Registration Event Date 15 Feb 1984 Certificate Number 84003826 Registration Number 200. Occupation and Industry: US Navy Officer. Born in Virginia. Crematory option.
• "United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q5L3-2WMM : Sat Mar 09 06:42:08 UTC 2024) SHOWS William Howard Duvall born 12 October 1903. Residence Place San Diego, California Event Type Military Service Event Place San Diego, California, United States Event Place (Original) City of San Diego, California Affiliate Publication Number 76193916 Affiliate Publication Title Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917 - 1940. Rank shown is Lieutenant Commander, USS Milwaukee. Born 10/12/03. Enlisted 1921.
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44201078/william_howard-duvall: accessed October 12, 2024), memorial page for William Howard Duvall (12 Oct 1903–14 Feb 1984), Find a Grave Memorial ID 44201078, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Hope (contributor 46790939).
• The Hall of Valor Project Website SHOWS: William H. Duvall HOME OF RECORD: Annapolis, Maryland AWARDS BY DATE OF ACTION: 1 of 1Legion of Merit AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING World War II Service: Navy Rank: Captain GENERAL ORDERS: Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 355 (October 1946) CITATION (Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Captain William H. Duvall, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander Atlantic Escort Fleet engaged in escort of trans-Atlantic Convoys during World War II.
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