Joseph K. Taussig Jr.

Joseph Knefler Taussig Jr
Official photograph of Taussig as a junior officer
Born(1920-05-28)May 28, 1920
Newport, Rhode Island, US
DiedDecember 14, 1999(1999-12-14) (aged 79)
Annapolis, Maryland, US
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Navy
Service years1941–1954
RankCaptain
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsNavy Cross, Purple Heart
RelationsVice Admiral Joseph Taussig (father)
Rear Admiral Edward David Taussig (grandfather)

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 great-grandson of Brigadier General Frederick Knefler, grandson of Rear Admiral Edward David Taussig, son of Vice Admiral Joseph Taussig, and son-in-law of Admiral Robert Carney. He was also the brother-in-law of Commander George Philip, namesake of USS George Philip.

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