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|class_rank=2nd Lt | |class_rank=2nd Lt | ||
|birth_year=1917 | |birth_year=1917 | ||
|death_year=2002 | |death_year=2002 | ||
|nativity= | |nativity=United States | ||
|religion= | |religion=Catholic | ||
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|birth_date=3 January 1917 | |||
|death_date=10 February 2002 | |||
|birth_place=New York City, New York | |||
|death_place=West Palm Beach, Florida | |||
|years_of_service=1941-1976 | |||
|rank_final=Lieutenant General | |||
|battles=World War II | |||
|occupation=United States Ambassador to Germany; United States Ambassador to West Germany; 17th United States Ambassador to the United Nations; Director of Central Intelligence | |||
|known_for=United States Ambassador to Germany | |||
|awards=Legion of Merit | |||
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'''Vernon | '''Vernon Anthony Walters''' (3 January 1917 – 10 February 2002) was a United States Army officer and diplomat who trained and taught at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[Class 2]], later serving as Deputy Director of Central Intelligence and as ambassador to the United Nations and Germany. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Vernon Anthony Walters was born on 3 January 1917 in New York City. He lived abroad with his parents and attended St. Louis Gonzaga School in Paris and Stonyhurst College in England. He entered the Army as an enlisted man on 2 May 1941, graduated Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning as a second lieutenant of infantry on 29 May 1942, and late in 1942 was assigned to Camp Ritchie (Class 2). | |||
Walters went overseas with the 9th Infantry Division and took part in the assault landing at Safi, Morocco, on 8 November 1942, receiving the Legion of Merit and promotion to first lieutenant. After service in Algeria and Tunisia he returned to the United States as a section chief at the Camp Ritchie intelligence school and attended a special course for Brazilian officers at Fort Leavenworth. He later served in Italy as an aide to General Mark W. Clark and as combat liaison officer with the Brazilian Expeditionary Force. | |||
After the war Walters built a long career as interpreter, military attaché, and intelligence officer for successive presidents, culminating as Deputy Director of Central Intelligence (1972–1976), United States Ambassador to the United Nations (1985–1989), and Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1989–1991) during German reunification. His memoir ''Silent Missions'' appeared in 1978. He died on 10 February 2002 in West Palm Beach, Florida. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
* Military Intellig Hall of Fame | * Military Intellig Hall of Fame | ||
* Career intelligence officer; Ambassador to the UN and Germany | |||
* Prior live biography was a garbled multi-source dump; regenerated chronologically. Middle name Anthony from public biographical use. | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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Walters_Vernon_A_01284614_portrait.jpg|Lt. Gen. Vernon A. Walters in Army uniform (RB Archive) | |||
Walters_Vernon_A_01284614_MI_Corps_induction.jpg|Lt. Gen. Vernon A. Walters inducted as a Distinguished Member of the Military Intelligence Corps (RB Archive) | |||
</gallery> | |||
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== Technical record == | == Technical record == | ||
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== Timeline == | |||
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* 3 January 1917 — Born in New York City. | |||
* 2 May 1941 — Entered the U.S. Army as an enlisted man. | |||
* 29 May 1942 — Commissioned second lieutenant, Fort Benning OCS. | |||
* Late 1942 — Assigned to Camp Ritchie (Class 2). | |||
* 8 November 1942 — Assault landing at Safi, Morocco, with 9th Infantry Division; Legion of Merit. | |||
* 1943–1945 — Camp Ritchie instructor; Brazilian Expeditionary Force liaison in Italy. | |||
* 1972–1976 — Deputy Director of Central Intelligence. | |||
* 1985–1989 — U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. | |||
* 1989–1991 — U.S. Ambassador to Germany. | |||
* 10 February 2002 — Died in West Palm Beach, Florida. | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* Camp Ritchie | * [[:File:Walters_Vernon_A_01284614_MI_Corps_induction.jpg|Lt. Gen. Vernon A. Walters inducted as a Distinguished Member of the Military Intelligence Corps (RB Archive)]] | ||
* [[:File:Walters_Vernon_A_01284614_portrait.jpg|Lt. Gen. Vernon A. Walters in Army uniform (RB Archive)]] | |||
* [https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Missions-Vernon-A-Walters/dp/0385135006 Vernon A. Walters, ''Silent Missions'' (memoir)] | |||
* RB Archive CIA FOIA packet (CIA-RDP80R01731R002000110005-7) | |||
* RB Archive, Department of Defense biographic sketch of Major General Vernon A. Walters (CIA FOIA release) | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernon_A._Walters Wikipedia: Vernon A. Walters] | |||
* Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data | |||
* Dan Gross research spreadsheets, including original Excel timeline/roster work, combined with other research and records | |||
* NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present) | * NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present) | ||
* 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | * 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | ||
* Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2023-01-15 (1 post) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Vernon A. Walters for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Walters, Vernon A. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: VERNON A. WALTERS.doc) | |||
Latest revision as of 01:54, 17 September 2026
| Vernon Anthony Walters | |
|---|---|
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 January 1917 New York City, New York |
| Died | 10 February 2002 West Palm Beach, Florida |
| Nativity | United States |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Known for | United States Ambassador to Germany |
| Awards | Legion of Merit |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 01284614 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Rank at Ritchie | Second Lieutenant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 2 (24 August – 17 October 1942) |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards and honors
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| Legion of Merit |
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Vernon Anthony Walters (3 January 1917 – 10 February 2002) was a United States Army officer and diplomat who trained and taught at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 2, later serving as Deputy Director of Central Intelligence and as ambassador to the United Nations and Germany.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Vernon Anthony Walters was born on 3 January 1917 in New York City. He lived abroad with his parents and attended St. Louis Gonzaga School in Paris and Stonyhurst College in England. He entered the Army as an enlisted man on 2 May 1941, graduated Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning as a second lieutenant of infantry on 29 May 1942, and late in 1942 was assigned to Camp Ritchie (Class 2).
Walters went overseas with the 9th Infantry Division and took part in the assault landing at Safi, Morocco, on 8 November 1942, receiving the Legion of Merit and promotion to first lieutenant. After service in Algeria and Tunisia he returned to the United States as a section chief at the Camp Ritchie intelligence school and attended a special course for Brazilian officers at Fort Leavenworth. He later served in Italy as an aide to General Mark W. Clark and as combat liaison officer with the Brazilian Expeditionary Force.
After the war Walters built a long career as interpreter, military attaché, and intelligence officer for successive presidents, culminating as Deputy Director of Central Intelligence (1972–1976), United States Ambassador to the United Nations (1985–1989), and Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (1989–1991) during German reunification. His memoir Silent Missions appeared in 1978. He died on 10 February 2002 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- Military Intellig Hall of Fame
- Career intelligence officer; Ambassador to the UN and Germany
- Prior live biography was a garbled multi-source dump; regenerated chronologically. Middle name Anthony from public biographical use.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Lt. Gen. Vernon A. Walters in Army uniform (RB Archive) -
Lt. Gen. Vernon A. Walters inducted as a Distinguished Member of the Military Intelligence Corps (RB Archive)
Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 85 |
| Class_Name | Walters, Vernon A. |
| match_method | unique_name_no_asn |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- 3 January 1917 — Born in New York City.
- 2 May 1941 — Entered the U.S. Army as an enlisted man.
- 29 May 1942 — Commissioned second lieutenant, Fort Benning OCS.
- Late 1942 — Assigned to Camp Ritchie (Class 2).
- 8 November 1942 — Assault landing at Safi, Morocco, with 9th Infantry Division; Legion of Merit.
- 1943–1945 — Camp Ritchie instructor; Brazilian Expeditionary Force liaison in Italy.
- 1972–1976 — Deputy Director of Central Intelligence.
- 1985–1989 — U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
- 1989–1991 — U.S. Ambassador to Germany.
- 10 February 2002 — Died in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Lt. Gen. Vernon A. Walters inducted as a Distinguished Member of the Military Intelligence Corps (RB Archive)
- Lt. Gen. Vernon A. Walters in Army uniform (RB Archive)
- Vernon A. Walters, Silent Missions (memoir)
- RB Archive CIA FOIA packet (CIA-RDP80R01731R002000110005-7)
- RB Archive, Department of Defense biographic sketch of Major General Vernon A. Walters (CIA FOIA release)
- Wikipedia: Vernon A. Walters
- Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data
- Dan Gross research spreadsheets, including original Excel timeline/roster work, combined with other research and records
- NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present)
- 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present)
- Ritchie Boys of WWII Facebook page, post dated 2023-01-15 (1 post)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Vernon A. Walters for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Walters, Vernon A. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: VERNON A. WALTERS.doc)