Frederick B. Warder

Frederick Burdett Warder (March 19, 1904 – February 1, 2000) was a highly decorated United States Navy submarine officer during World War II. He was a two time recipient of the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism in combat, and a four time recipient of the Legion of Merit for meritorious service. He served from June 1921 to July 1962 and became a Rear admiral (RADM).

During World War II, Warder commanded the for over three years, on seven war patrols. In 1942, during the last two days of Seawolfs fourth patrol, having become frustrated with the failures of the Mark 14 torpedo, Warder led Seawolf to abnormally close range attacks on three Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) cruisers, earning him the nickname "Fearless Freddie", in an effort to ensure successful hits with the faulty torpedoes. Later, when he learned that all three cruisers were still being encountered, Warder began to meticulously document the problems with the Mark 14. part of the total tonnage Seawolf sunk to become the most successful Sargo-class submarine of World War II.

Later, Warder was the commanding officer of the Naval Submarine School at Naval Submarine Base New London, Connecticut.

Early life and education He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1925.