Louis E. Denfeld
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| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) |
Louis Emil Denfeld (April 13, 1891 – March 28, 1972) was an
Born in Westborough, Massachusetts, Denfeld graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1912. He took command of the destroyer USS McCall in 1919 and served aboard the submarine USS S-24 during 1923 and 1924. He commanded Destroyer Division 11 from 1935 to 1937.
Denfeld was selected to be aide to the Chief of Naval Operations in 1939, then commanded first Destroyer Division 18, then
On February 28, 1947 Denfeld was named Military Governor of the
Denfeld was a candidate for
Awards and decorations
Admiral Louis E. Denfeld received many decorations during his career. Here is his ribbon bar:
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| 1st Row | Navy Distinguished Service Medal | "V" Device
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| 2nd Row | Mexican Service Medal | Haitian Campaign Medal | World War I Victory Medal with Battle clasp | ||||||||||
| 3rd Row | Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal | American Defense Service Medal | American Campaign Medal | ||||||||||
| 4th Row | Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three service stars
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World War II Victory Medal
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Philippine Liberation Medal | ||||||||||
References
- ^ "Truman Library – Public Papers of the Presidents: Harry S. Truman". trumanlibrary.org. Retrieved November 29, 2010.
- ^ Burial Detail: Denfeld, Louis E – ANC Explorer
- ^ History of Rock Creek Woods. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
This article incorporates public domain material from Admiral Louis E. Denfeld. Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved February 20, 2009.
External links
- "Louis E. Denfeld". ArlingtonCemetery.net. December 18, 2022. An unofficial website.[unreliable source?]
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