Walter Irvine Jordan
Walter Irvine Jordan | |
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| Born | March 31, 1902 Norfolk, Virginia, US |
| Died | October 16, 1947 (aged 45) Virginia Beach, Virginia, US |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | colonel, USMC |
| Commands | 24th Marine Regiment Marine Security Guard, London 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit (2x) |
| Spouse(s) | Genevieve Peyton Grimes Jordan (1909-1988) |
| Children | Walter 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.