Grenfell, Elton W. (Elton Watters), 1903-1980

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Elton Watters Grenfell was born November 6, 1903, in Fall River, Massachusetts. He received his commission as Ensign in the U.S. Navy in 1926, and advanced through grades to the rank of vice admiral in 1960. Grenfell died in March 1980, in Alexandria, Virginia.

From the description of Grenfell, Elton W. (Elton Watters), 1903-1980 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10613711

Vice admiral, United States Navy; commander, Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, 1956-1959; commander, Submarine Force, Atlantic Fleet, 1960-1964.

From the description of Elton Watters Grenfell papers, 1926-1969. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754870693

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Vice admiral, United States Navy; commander, Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, 1956-1959; commander, Submarine Force, Atlantic Fleet, 1960-1964.

From the guide to the Elton Watters Grenfell papers, 1926-1969, (Hoover Institution Archives)

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referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. COMSUBLANT CHANGE OF COMMANDMcCormick Hall, Destroyer and Submarine Pier, Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia National Archives at College Park
creatorOf Elton Watters Grenfell papers, 1926-1969 Hoover Institution Archives
referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. KEEL LAYING OF USS LAFAYETTE and PRESENTATION OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL TO VADM RICKOVER National Archives at College Park
referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. NAVY POLARIS FOOTAGE National Archives at College Park
referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. COMSUBLANT CHANGE OF COMMANDMcCormick Hall, Destroyer and Submarine Pier, Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia National Archives at College Park
referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. USS THRESHER (SSN-593) MEMORIALS National Archives at College Park
referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. NAVY POLARIS FOOTAGE National Archives at College Park
referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. NAVY POLARIS FOOTAGE National Archives at College Park
referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. VISIT OF PRESIDENT SEGNI OF ITALY TO NORFOLK National Archives at College Park
referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. COMSUBLANT CHANGE OF COMMANDMcCormick Hall, Destroyer and Submarine Pier, Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia National Archives at College Park
referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. CINCLANTFLT. OPERATIONAL COMMANDERS CONFERENCE OPCON Center CinCLantFlt., Norfolk, Va National Archives at College Park
referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. KEEL LAYING OF USS LAFAYETTE (SSBM-616) AND CITATION TO VADM H. G. RICKOVER Electris Boat Division, General Dynamics Corp., Groton, Connecticut National Archives at College Park
referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. COMSUBLANT CHANGE OF COMMANDMcCormick Hall, Destroyer and Submarine Pier, Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia National Archives at College Park
creatorOf Grenfell, Elton Watters,. Elton Watters Grenfell papers, 1926-1969. Stanford University, Hoover Institution Library
referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. NAVY POLARIS FOOTAGE National Archives at College Park
referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. COMSUBLANT CHANGE OF COMMANDMcCormick Hall, Destroyer and Submarine Pier, Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia National Archives at College Park
referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. COMSUBLANT CHANGE OF COMMANDMcCormick Hall, Destroyer and Submarine Pier, Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia National Archives at College Park
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associatedWith United States. Navy Submarine forces. corporateBody
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World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945 Naval operations Submarine
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Birth 1903-11-06

Death 1980

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