Edwin T. Layton
US Navy intelligence officer (1903–1984) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edwin Thomas Layton (April 7, 1903 – April 12, 1984)[1] was a rear admiral in the United States Navy. Layton is most noted for his work as an intelligence officer before and during World War II. He was the father of the historian Edwin T. Layton, Jr.[2]
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Born | (1903-04-07)April 7, 1903 Nauvoo, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | April 12, 1984(1984-04-12) (aged 81) Carmel, California, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1924–1959 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held | USS Boggs |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Navy Commendation Medal |
Children | Edwin T. Layton, Jr. |
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