Julius A. Furer

Julius Augustus Furer
Rear Admiral Julius A. Furer, USN in June 1945
Nickname"Dutchie"
Born(1880-10-09)October 9, 1880
DiedJune 5, 1963(1963-06-05) (aged 82)
Buried
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch United States Navy
Service years1901–1945
Rank Rear admiral
CommandsCoordinator of Research and Development
ConflictsSpanish–American War
World War I
World War II
AwardsNavy Cross
Legion of Merit

Julius Augustus Furer (October 9, 1880 – June 5, 1963) was a highly decorated naval architect and an engineer in the United States Navy with the rank of rear admiral. During World War II, Furer served as coordinator of research and development and the senior member of the National Research and Development Board.