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James L. Kauffman
United States Navy officer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.[1][2]
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Born | (1887-04-18)18 April 1887 Miamisburg, Ohio, US |
Died | 21 October 1963(1963-10-21) (aged 76) Bethesda, Maryland, US |
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Years of service | 1908 – 1949 |
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Commands held | Fourth Naval District Philippine Sea Frontier Gulf Sea Frontier COMDESPAC Destroyer Squadron 7 USS Rainier USS Jenkins (DD-42) USS Barney (DD-149) USS Memphis (CL-13) |
Battles/wars | Veracruz Expedition World War I |
Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Navy Commendation Medal |
Relations | RADM Draper Kauffman (son) |
Kauffman rose to 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 the 1970s. They were both the namesakes of USS Kauffman (FFG-59).[3][1][2]