Joseph K. Taussig Jr.
Joseph Knefler Taussig Jr. (May 28, 1920 – December 14, 1999) was a United States Navy officer during and after World War II, and a Navy civilian official in the 1980s. He was the son of Vice Admiral Joseph Taussig, and the grandson of Rear Admiral Edward David Taussig.
Joseph Knefler Taussig Jr | |
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Official photograph of Taussig as a junior officer | |
| Born | May 28, 1920 Newport, Rhode Island, US |
| Died | December 14, 1999 (aged 79) Annapolis, Maryland, US |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1941-1954 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | World War II
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| Awards | Navy Cross, Purple Heart |
| Relations | Vice Admiral Joseph Taussig (father) Rear Admiral Edward David Taussig (grandfather) |
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