Denfeld, Louis Emil, ADM

Deceased

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Service Details

Final Rank
Admiral

Primary Unit
1947-1949, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) CNO

Service Years
1912 - 1950

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Personal Details

Home State

Massachusetts

Year of Birth
1891

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Contact Info

Home Town Westborough, MA	Last Address Westborough, MA
Date of Passing Mar 28, 1972
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia	Wall/Plot Coordinates Section 30 Lot 433

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	1972, National Cemetery Administration (NCA), Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) (Arlington, Virginia)

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Admiral Denfield was the 11th CNO.
He was forced to resign over what was then known as "THE REVOLT OF THE ADMIRALS"

1935-1937, Commander Destroyer Squadron (COMDESRON) 11, Commander Destroyers, Battle Force

From Month/Year - / 1935	To Month/Year - / 1937
Unit Commander Destroyer Squadron (COMDESRON) 11 Unit Page
Rank Commander	NEC Not Specified
Base, Station or City Not Specified	State/Country Not Specified

Patch	Commander Destroyer Squadron (COMDESRON) 11, Commander Destroyers, Battle Force Details

	Type Surface Vessel
	Parent Unit Commander Destroyers, Battle Force	Strength Navy Squadron
	Created/Owned By Not Specified

Last Updated: Aug 14, 2010

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