William H. Rowden

Born(1930-05-12)May 12, 1930

Woodsville, New Hampshire, U.S.

DiedOctober 15, 2022(2022-10-15) (aged 92)

Willow Street, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Buried

Arlington National Cemetery

AllegianceUnited States

William H. Rowden
Rowden in 1983
Born	(1930-05-12)May 12, 1930 Woodsville, New Hampshire, U.S.
Died	October 15, 2022(2022-10-15) (aged 92) Willow Street, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Rank	Vice Admiral
Commands	Naval Sea Systems Command United States Sixth Fleet USS Lynde McCormick USS Bauer USS Cormorant

William Henry Rowden (May 12, 1930 – October 15, 2022)^[1][2] was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He was a former commander of the United States Sixth Fleet (from June 1981 – July 1983). He also served as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Surface Warfare) and Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command.^[3] He was a 1952 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.^[4] In retirement, he served as a director of the Naval Historical Foundation.^[5]