Copy of oral history typescript of RADM Kauffman, by Naval Institute.

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Copy of oral history typescript of RADM Kauffman, by Naval Institute.

Topics include USNA Days; employment with U.S. Lines; WWII Amer. Vol. Ambulance Corps; German POW; RN reserve volunteer detonating bombs; USNR, Under water Demolition Team; post-war naval commands; Aide to SECNAV; established OPA.

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