Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Rear Admiral Walter N. "Buck" Dietzen Jr.
Photographed By James Hulse, August 18, 2023
1. Rear Admiral Walter N. "Buck" Dietzen Jr. Marker
Died at La Jolla, CA on October 22, 2005
Service Dates: 1941 – 1975
US Naval Academy Class of 1945
Principal At-Sea Assignments
USS Cachalot (SS-170) • USS Tirante (SS-420)
USS Raton (SS-27) • Executive Officer USS Baya (AGSS-318)
Commanding Officer USS Cubera (SS-347)
Commissioning CO USS SCAMP (SSN-588)
Commissioning CO (Gold) USS Woodrow Wilson (SSBN-624)
Awards
Presidential Unit Citation • Navy Commendation Medal w/Gold Star
Meritorious Service Medal • American Service Medal
American Campaign Medal • Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three stars
World War II Victory Medal • National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star
Distinguished Service Medal • Legion of Merit
In WW II, his combat war patrols were with distinguished legends such as George L. Street, III and Edward L. Beach, Jr. Admiral Dietzen served his nation during WW II, Korea, Vietnam and the Cold War. He was chosen to attend the Navy's first Nuclear Power Plant School. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for having contributed directly to the expansion submarine program. He served as Chief of the Navy's Military Mission for Aid to Turkey and was the Deep Submergence Systems Program Coordinator.
Dedicated
this page online
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Cold • War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II.
Location. 30° 16.361′ N, 98° 52.019′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. Memorial is on East Main Street near North Washington Street. The marker is located in the central section of the WWII Veterans Memorial Courtyard which is a part of the National Museum of the Pacific War. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 340 E Main St, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. USS Oklahoma City (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Clinton (here, next to this marker); USS Cabot (here, next to this marker); Patrol Squadron Forty-Four (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Franklin (CV-13) (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Ozbourn (DD 846) (here, next to this marker); USS Oklahoma City CL-91 (here, next to this marker); Dedicated to All Who Served Aboard the USS Steinaker DD/DDR-863 (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Photographed By James Hulse, August 18, 2023
2. Rear Admiral Walter N. "Buck" Dietzen Jr. Marker
The marker is the first large marker on the right side.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
