Warren Atherton
Warren Atherton | |
|---|---|
| Born | Warren Hendry Atherton December 28, 1891 San Francisco, California, US |
| Died | March 7, 1976 (aged 84) Stockton, California, US |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Known for | Designer of the G.I. Bill |
| Title | National Commander of The American Legion |
| Term | 1943 – 1944 |
| Predecessor | Roane Waring |
| Successor | Edward N. Scheiberling |
| Spouse |
Anne Holt Atherton
(m. 1917–1951) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
Warren Hendry Atherton (December 28, 1891 – March 7, 1976) was an American attorney who was the national commander of The American Legion from 1943 to 1944. He is widely recognized as a designer of the G.I. Bill, officially known as the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944.