Historical records matching Vice Admiral James L. Kauffman
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About Vice Admiral James L. Kauffman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_L._Kauffman
James Laurence Kauffman (18 April 1887 – 21 October 1963) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Navy with the rank of Vice Admiral. He distinguished himself as Commanding officer of destroyer USS Jenkins (DD-42) during World War I and received the Navy Cross, the United States second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat.
Kauffman rose to the flag rank during World War II and held several important assignments in both, European and Pacific theaters. He retired as Commandant Fourth Naval District with headquarters in Philadelphia in 1949. His son, Draper Kauffman, also served in the Navy and retired as Rear Admiral in 1970s. The were both the namesakes of USS Kauffman (FFG-59).
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Vice Admiral James L. Kauffman's Timeline
| 1887 |
April 18, 1887
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Miamisburg, Montgomery County, OH, United States
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| 1911 |
August 4, 1911
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San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States
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| 1963 |
October 21, 1963
Age 76
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Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
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United States Naval Academy Cemetery, Cromwell Way, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, MD, 21402, United States
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