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William John Whaling (February 26, 1894 – November 20, 1989) was a highly decorated Major general in the United States Marine Corps and an expert in jungle warfare during the Pacific War. He also competed as a sport shooter in the 1924 Summer Olympics, where he finished in 12th place in the 25 m rapid fire pistol competition.

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  • William J. Whaling (en)
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  • William John Whaling (26 février 1894 - 20 novembre 1989) était un officier du Corps des Marines des États-Unis. (fr)
  • William John Whaling (ur. 26 lutego 1894 w St. Cloud, zm. 20 listopada 1989 w Filadelfii) – amerykański strzelec, olimpijczyk. Whaling wystąpił na Letnich Igrzyskach Olimpijskich 1924 w jednej konkurencji – pistolecie szybkostrzelnym z 25 m. Uplasował się na 12. miejscu, osiągając 4. wynik wśród amerykańskich strzelców. W 1924 roku był porucznikiem w Marines (do formacji tej wstąpił w 1917 roku). Służył w obu wojnach światowych i doszedł do stopnia generała dywizji. Pochowany na Cmentarzu Narodowym w Arlington. (pl)
  • William John Whaling (February 26, 1894 – November 20, 1989) was a highly decorated Major general in the United States Marine Corps and an expert in jungle warfare during the Pacific War. He also competed as a sport shooter in the 1924 Summer Olympics, where he finished in 12th place in the 25 m rapid fire pistol competition. (en)
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  • William John Whaling (en)
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