Walter Irvine Jordan (March 31, 1902 – October 16, 1947) was a United States Marine Corps Colonel and Silver Star recipient who served in World War II.

[1] After graduating, he served a tour in Nicaragua and at sea before being assigned to command the Marine Security Guard in London.

With the Commanding Officer of the Second Battalion, Second Marines, SECOND Marine Division, killed and the staff either casualties or in isolated positions during the fierce hostilities on D-Day, Lieutenant Colonel Jordan immediately assumed command of the scattered Battalion and, promptly reorganizing the men for maximum efficiency, led them in relentless, determined attacks against a fanatic enemy for a grueling two-day period, returning to his station only after the remnants of the unit were attached to another command ashore.

By his forceful and determined leadership, his valiant fighting spirit and dauntless courage in the face of extreme peril, Lieutenant Colonel Jordan contributed materially to the initial establishment of the beachhead sector and to the subsequent success of our forces in occupying the vital hostile stronghold.

His zealous devotion to duty throughout reflects the highest credit upon the United States Naval Service.