Maurice H. Rindskopf
Recipient of the Navy Cross
Died when: 93 years 303 days (1126 months)Star Sign: Libra
Maurice Herbert Rindskopf (1917–2011) was the youngest officer to ascend to command of a Fleet Submarine in World War II; and until his death, was the last living World War II submarine commander.
His entire World War II submarine career was spent on board USS Drum (SS-228), where he was awarded a Silver Star as a lieutenant in charge of torpedoes and gunnery, and the Navy Cross as its commanding officer.
He culminated his career as a Rear Admiral and the Director of Naval Intelligence.
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