Denfeld, Louis Emil, ADM

Deceased

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Service Details

Last Rank
Admiral

Primary Unit
1947-1949, CNO - OPNAV

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 Cemeteries Administration (NCA)

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Other Comments:

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

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Legion of Merit - 2003

Name of Award
Legion of Merit

Devices

Gold Letter V

Awarded for distinguished actions in combat (valor)

Year Awarded
2003

Last Updated:
Aug 12, 2010

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