He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Namesakes and were named for his father, Rear Admiral Augustus F. Fechteler. Decorations Admiral William M. Fechteler's ribbon bar: References 1896 births 1967 deaths United States Navy personnel of World War I United States Navy personnel of the Korean War Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal United States Navy admirals United States Navy World War II admirals United States Naval Academy alumni Chiefs of Naval Operations Recipients of the Legion of Merit Burials at Arlington National Cemetery People from San Rafael, California Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal (US Army) Military personnel from California