Papers of Powers Symington, 1916-1957.

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Papers of Powers Symington, 1916-1957.

Correspondence, notes, and articles relating to military matters. Subjects of Symington's notes and articles include gunnery, submarines, mine lookouts, modern army morale, admirals, defense, and military training. Correspondents are Louis E. Denfeld, Ernest J. King, and Charles S. Thomas.

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King, Ernest Joseph, 1878-1956

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Ernest Joseph King (23 November 1878 – 25 June 1956) was Commander in Chief, United States Fleet (COMINCH) and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) during World War II. As COMINCH-CNO, he directed the United States Navy's operations, planning, and administration and was a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He was the United States Navy's second most senior officer in World War II after Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy, who served as Chief of Staff to the Commander in Chief. Born in Lorain, Ohio, K...

Symington, Powers, 1872-1957

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Naval officer. From the description of Papers of Powers Symington, 1916-1957. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78926554 ...

Thomas, Charles S.

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Denfeld, Louis E. (Louis Emil), 1891-1972

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Louis Emil Denfeld (1891-1972) was a naval officer, and Chief of Naval Operations from December 15, 1947 to November 2, 1949. From the description of Denfeld, Louis E. (Louis Emil), 1891-1972 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10575632 Admiral Louis E. Denfeld (1891-1972) held a number of important commands and posts, including Chief of Naval Personnel (1945-1947), Commander in Chief Pacific and Pacific Fleet (1947) and Chief of Naval Operations (1947...