12 Facts About Warren Atherton

Warren Hendry Atherton was an American attorney who was the national commander of The American Legion from 1943 to 1944.

Warren Atherton worked as the general counsel for the California Department of Veterans Affairs and its preceding boards and commissions from 1935 to 1960, and served on the California Board of Prison Terms and Paroles.

Warren Atherton served as California State Commander in the 1930s.

Warren Atherton was vocal against strikes during wartime, clashing with the US labor leader, William Green.

Warren Atherton had promoted this stance since 1941 when he was part of the American Legion defence committee.

Warren Atherton served as National Commander of The American Legion from 1943 to 1944.

Warren Atherton was a supporter of Universal service which he believed was needed to shorten World War II.

At the 1944 American Legion National Convention in Chicago, Warren Atherton presented the Legion's Distinguished Service Medal to Henry Ford II in honor of his grandfather Henry Ford's achievements.

Warren Atherton was a staunch California Republican, and served as delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1944,1948 and 1952.

Warren Atherton lived with his family on Atherton Island and was a Rotary member.

Warren Atherton died on March 7,1976, and his service was at the University of the Pacific Morris Chapel.

Warren Atherton's papers are preserved and made available for research in the University's Holt-Atherton Special Collections and Archives.