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James L. Kauffman

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and Jefferson Medical Center. He also held additional duty as chairman of the board of the Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute and remained in both positions until the end of June 1959. He then became chairman of the board of directors for the Central Philadelphia Branch of the
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as the senior member of the Allied Antisubmarine Board. While in this capacity, he took part in the inspections of the Allied antisubmarine air and ship stations on both sides of the Atlantic and was stationed as an observer in
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in South Philadelphia and commenced and continued the Sunday radio broadcasts of the church's worship services, largely as an outreach for people hospitalized or otherwise unable to attend the services. He later moved to
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on 6 June 1913 and commanded his ship until January 1914, when he was relieved by a new commanding officer more senior in rank and transferred to the capacity of ship's executive officer. He participated with the
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in January 1944 and was responsible for the maintenance of the ships under his command at a state of training, readiness, discipline and morale. Kauffman's command provided ships, personnel and material for
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While still serving on the Antisubmarine Board, Kauffman was ordered to the Pacific theater in October 1943 and served as Board observer attached to Aircraft Squadrons, Pacific, during the attacks on
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in June that year. Kauffman engaged in the exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, and escorting and protecting convoys of troops and supplies.
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and several other decorations and retired as rear admiral in 1973; and a daughter, Elizabeth Louise, who married Prescott Sheldon Bush, Jr., the brother of future President of the United States,
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for his assignment in Philadelphia. Kauffman retired from the Navy on 1 May 1949 after 41 years on active service and was advanced again to the rank of vice admiral on the retired list.
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and Kauffman commanded that vessel just for one month, before returning to Mare Island for duty in connection with the fitting out of newly commissioned destroyer,
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Kauffman served as executive officer under McCandless and sailed again to the European waters, where he took part in the anti-submarine patrols off the coast of
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Staff at Naval Air Station, San Diego, California, November 1923. Kauffman (second from left), served as aide and flag secretary to Admiral
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and became the Commandant of that base. There were no quarters ashore for him nor his staff and Kauffman transferred his flag to gunboat
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activity from March to September 1941. For his service in this capacity, he received a letter of commendation from Secretary of the Navy
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and was promoted to capacity of ship's executive officer in April 1931. Kauffman then took part in the patrol cruises with the
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until July 1945, when he was ordered back to the United States. For his service in that capacity, he was decorated with the
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on 29 June 1904. While at the Academy, he reached the rank of cadet ensign and was nicknamed "Reggie" by his classmates.
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With the outbreak of the World War II, Kauffman assumed additional duty as Commander Destroyers, Support Force,
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in November 1916 and served aboard that ship until March the following year, when he was transferred to the
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and served as the ship's executive officer during her first wartime voyage with the troops and supplies to
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and held several important assignments in both European and Pacific theaters. He retired as Commandant
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His wife, Elizabeth Draper Kauffman (1886–1966), is buried beside him. They had two children: a son,
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for his service against German submarines. Kauffman also received Cuban Order of Military Merit, and
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with a Gold Star in lieu of second Navy Cross for heroism under fire during the U.S. invasion of the
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on 6 June 1910, after completing two years of service at sea then required by law. After a period of
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Following his tour of duty in South America, Kauffman was assigned to his World War I battleship
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Kauffman served in the Engineering's Radio Division until June 1923, when he assumed duty as
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by the Government of Philippines. Kauffman was meanwhile promoted to the temporary rank of
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and its strategic entrances. He served in this capacity until February 1943 and received
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in Washington. He was detached from this post on 7 December, only one day after Japanese
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repairs and service with the Reserve Fleet, he was appointed commanding officer of the
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on 21 October 1963, aged 76. Kauffman was buried with full military honors at the
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to the Caribbean and later took part in the operations with the Pacific Fleet.
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Upon graduation in May 1934, Kauffman assumed duty as executive officer of the
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As a religious man, Kauffman helped establish the mission structure of the
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under Captain Herbert C. Cocke until 30 June 1936, when he was promoted to
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One day after he retired from the Navy, Kauffman became the President of
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at Mare Island Navy Yard in June 1938. Kauffman (left) with Rear Admiral
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He was subsequently ordered to the Engineering Experiment Station at the
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Following his return stateside, Kauffman was appointed Commandant,
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in October 1944, Kauffman served as Senior Officer Present Afloat.
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National Order of Merit "Carlos J. Finlay", Grand Cross (Cuba)
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Among his classmates were several future admirals including:
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Order of Military Merit, 2nd class with white ribbon (Cuba)
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Here is the ribbon bar of Vice Admiral James L. Kauffman:
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In January 1938, Kauffman was appointed Commandant of the
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on 29 August 1916. He was transferred to the battleship
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He arrived to Iceland few days later aboard battleship
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in summer 1914 and was detached in November that year.
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in February 1927 and joined the U.S. Naval Mission to
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in the naval operations in Mexican waters during the
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for one year, before receiving an appointment to the
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Burials at the United States Naval Academy Cemetery
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Kauffman was born on 18 April 1887 in 2082:"New Commander Named For a Pacific Fleet Unit" 1532:European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal 797:, and assumed duty as navigator under Captain 572:, Kauffman was assigned to the transport ship 1130:He established his headquarters initially at 1011:, to the Mexican coast, including the entire 995:, where he assumed duty as Commandant of the 775:. While in this capacity, he was promoted to 8: 2375:Recipients of the Distinguished Service Star 2350:Recipients of the Navy Cross (United States) 2036:. United States Navy. March 1944. p. 50 1561:Commander of the Order of the Southern Cross 1170:. He also reverted to his peacetime rank of 2325:United States Navy personnel of World War I 2137: 2135: 1837: 1835: 1625:, named for VADM Kauffman and his son RADM 1598:Knight Commander of the Order of the Falcon 767:and Flag Secretary on the staff of Admiral 624:. He was promoted to the temporary rank of 517:in November 1912. Kauffman was promoted to 2206: 1771: 1769: 1767: 1765: 1763: 1100:at the end of his tenure in October 1944. 991:In June 1942, Kauffman was transferred to 31: 20: 1761: 1759: 1757: 1755: 1753: 1751: 1749: 1747: 1745: 1743: 1058:Classmates: Kauffman (left), and Admiral 879:. Kauffman was transferred to command of 744:, where he witnessed the collapse of the 2345:United States Navy World War II admirals 1456: 1716: 1714: 1712: 1710: 1708: 1706: 1704: 1702: 1700: 1698: 1696: 1694: 1692: 1690: 1688: 1686: 1662: 486:Kauffman was assigned to the destroyer 1684: 1682: 1680: 1678: 1676: 1674: 1672: 1670: 1668: 1666: 2370:Recipients of the Order of the Falcon 1096:and he was decorated with his second 1030:Kauffman was subsequently ordered to 980:and provided quarters for the Army's 828:and assumed command of light cruiser 570:United States' entry into World War I 7: 2175:. Naval History and Heritage Command 2143:"New Sea Command Set in Philippines" 1901:"Mrs. J.L. Kauffman Newport Hostess" 1876:"Valor awards for James L. Kauffman" 1728:. Naval History and Heritage Command 1208:United States Naval Academy Cemetery 694:Commissioning ceremony of destroyer 82:United States Naval Academy Cemetery 2365:Officers of the Order of Leopold II 2056:"Admiral Kauffman Sent to New Post" 835:. He commanded his ship during the 801:. He took part in the visit of the 646:, the United States second-highest 316:, the United States second-highest 2330:United States Naval Academy alumni 1975:"Iceland Becomes Major Naval Base" 1949:"Drive on U-Boats Gets New Leader" 1604:Officer of the Order of Leopold II 656:Officer of the Order of Leopold II 642:, Kauffman was decorated with the 14: 2360:Recipients of the Legion of Merit 2258:2 January 1944 – 31 October 1944 1566:Brazilian Navy War Service Medal 923:Kauffman (left) presents his son 654:in combat. He was also appointed 1843:"Lucky Bag – USNA Class of 1908" 1642: This article incorporates 1637: 1474:Navy Distinguished Service Medal 1447: 1440: 1433: 1424: 1415: 1409: 1399: 1390: 1383: 1376: 1365: 1359: 1352: 1342: 1335: 1324: 1318: 1306: 1300: 1290: 1281: 1272: 1266: 1256: 1247: 1198:, but died of a heart attack at 1144:Navy Distinguished Service Medal 135: 112: 93: 1907:. 17 September 1935. p. 21 1034:and joined the headquarters of 638:For his service with destroyer 505:explosion. He was commissioned 2286:3 June 1942 – 3 February 1943 1820:. The Pacific War Encyclopedia 1546:3/16 inch bronze service stars 1542:Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal 1518:American Defense Service Medal 988:by the Government of Iceland. 959:would not seize that country. 1: 2007:. 20 February 1943. p. 3 1981:. 9 November 1941. p. 25 1845:. United States Naval Academy 1783:. 22 October 1963. p. 38 1650:Namesake USS Kauffman History 1103:Kauffman reported to General 613:, under Lieutenant Commander 449:aboard the protected cruiser 377:Pennsylvania Military College 2320:People from Miamisburg, Ohio 2149:. 17 January 1945. p. 3 2088:. 4 November 1944. p. 7 2062:. 4 February 1943. p. 4 1225:. He was decorated with two 1007:in the area stretching from 781:Office of Naval Intelligence 2340:United States Navy admirals 2230:20 June 1946 – 28 May 1949 1581:Philippine Liberation Medal 1223:Underwater Demolition Teams 1138:. Kauffman remained in the 1021:Order of the Southern Cross 752:, before he was ordered to 385:United States Naval Academy 261:Distinguished Service Medal 2396: 1575:Distinguished Service Star 1556:World War II Victory Medal 1462: 1191:Church of the Holy Trinity 1148:Distinguished Service Star 602:was originally a civilian 127:1908 – 1949 16:United States Navy officer 2288: 2278: 2270: 2260: 2250: 2242: 2232: 2222: 2214: 2209: 2001:"New Navy Chief at Miami" 1955:. 31 May 1942. p. 24 1602: 1596: 1593: 1585: 1579: 1573: 1565: 1559: 1554: 1540: 1535: 1530: 1516: 1512:World War I Victory Medal 1510: 1505: 1495: 1477: 1472: 1246: 1179:Jefferson Medical College 941:General Board of the Navy 935:Kauffman was promoted to 519:lieutenant (junior grade) 375:. Kauffman then attended 30: 2335:Naval War College alumni 2254:Destroyer Force, Pacific 1627:Draper Laurence Kauffman 709:, commanding officer of 101:United States of America 1537:American Campaign Medal 1497:Navy Commendation Medal 1200:Bethesda Naval Hospital 1121:Philippine Sea Frontier 1087:) with headquarters on 976:to make more space for 809:and was ordered to the 290:James Laurence Kauffman 270:Navy Commendation Medal 155:Philippine Sea Frontier 25:James Laurence Kauffman 1644:public domain material 1168:Philadelphia Navy Yard 1146:and also received the 1109:Southwest Pacific Area 1063: 997:Seventh Naval District 945:attack on Pearl Harbor 932: 771:, Commander-in-Chief, 730:Philadelphia Navy Yard 714: 687: 221:Battle of the Atlantic 2226:Fourth Naval District 1507:Mexican Service Medal 1166:with headquarters at 1164:Fourth Naval District 1117:Hollandia, New Guinea 1057: 1009:Jacksonville, Florida 922: 844:Mare Island Navy Yard 822:Naval Station Newport 815:Newport, Rhode Island 758:Bureau of Engineering 693: 686:is second from right. 677: 592:Mare Island Navy Yard 499:Mare Island Navy Yard 471:Kauffman visited the 381:Chester, Pennsylvania 339:with headquarters in 337:Fourth Naval District 151:Fourth Naval District 124:Years of service 2236:Roscoe E. 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Carpender 389:Annapolis, Maryland 240:Battle of Kwajalein 209:Veracruz Expedition 2147:The New York Times 2086:The New York Times 2060:The New York Times 2005:The New York Times 1979:The New York Times 1953:The New York Times 1905:The New York Times 1781:The New York Times 1655:United States Navy 1184:American Red Cross 1134:, then shifted to 1094:U.S. Seventh Fleet 1067:Service in Pacific 1064: 933: 925:Draper L. Kauffman 883:in December 1940. 799:Julius C. Townsend 715: 688: 550:New York Navy Yard 436:Richmond K. Turner 424:William R. Purnell 369:Steele High School 343:in 1949. His son, 294:United States Navy 118:United States Navy 70:Bethesda, Maryland 2298: 2297: 2292:William R. Munroe 2289:Succeeded by 2282:Gulf Sea Frontier 2261:Succeeded by 2233:Succeeded by 2210:Military offices 2198:James L. Kauffman 1610: 1609: 1514:with Fleet Clasp 1455: 1454: 1231:George H. W. Bush 1154:on 3 April 1945. 1113:Thomas C. Kinkaid 1105:Douglas MacArthur 1060:Thomas C. 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Miamisburg, Ohio
Bethesda, Maryland
United States Naval Academy Cemetery
United States of America

United States Navy

Vice Admiral
Fourth Naval District
Philippine Sea Frontier
Gulf Sea Frontier
COMDESPAC
Destroyer Squadron 7
USS Rainier
USS Jenkins (DD-42)
USS Barney (DD-149)
USS Memphis (CL-13)
Veracruz Expedition
World War I
Battle of the Atlantic
World War II
Battle of Tarawa
Battle of Kwajalein
Battle of Leyte Gulf
Navy Cross
Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Navy Commendation Medal
Draper Kauffman

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