Taussig Sr., Joseph Knefler, VADM

Deceased

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Service Details

Last Rank
Vice Admiral

Last Primary NEC
111X-Unrestricted Line Officer - Surface Warfare

Last Rating/NEC Group
Line Officer

Primary Unit
1943-1947, Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV)

Service Years
1899 - 1947

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Personal Details

Home Country

Germany

Year of Birth
1877

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Date of Passing Oct 29, 1947
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His Father Rear Admiral Edward Taussig:
http://navy.togetherweserved.com/usn/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=418613

His Son Captain Joseph Taussig, Jr:
http://navy.togetherweserved.com/usn/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=418611

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