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Rochefort, Joseph John

Date of birth:
May 12th, 1900 (Dayton/Ohio, United States)
Date of death:
July 20th, 1976 (Torrance/Californië, United States)
Nationality:
American

Biography

He was a major figure in the United States Navy's cryptographic and intelligence operations, particularly in the Battle of Midway.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
Station HYPO, U.S. Navy
Awarded on:
August 1946
"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while attached to the Division of Naval Communications, from 7 December 1941 to 2 September 1945."

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 353 (August 1946)
Legion of Merit - US Military
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
Station HYPO, U.S. Navy
Awarded on:
1985

Posthumously awarded.
Distinguished Service Medal - Navy/USMC
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
Station HYPO, U.S. Navy
Awarded on:
1986

Posthumously awarded
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
Station HYPO, U.S. Navy
Awarded on:
1986
For his support to the Battle of Midway.

Posthumously awarded
National Defense Service Medal (NDSM)

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