Charles Momsen
Charles Bowers Momsen (June 21, 1896 – May 25, 1967), nicknamed "Swede", was born in Flushing, New York. He was an American pioneer in submarine rescue for the United States Navy, and he invented the underwater escape device later called the "Momsen lung", for which he received the Navy Distinguished Service Medal in 1929. In May 1939, Momsen directed the rescue of the crew of Squalus (SS-192).
Charles Bowers Momsen | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Swede" |
| Born | June 21, 1896 Flushing, New York |
| Died | May 25, 1967 (aged 70) St. Petersburg, Florida |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1916–1955 |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Commands held | O-15 (SS-76) S-1 (SS-105) South Dakota |
| Battles/wars | World War II **Pacific War |
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