Background
Kauffman, Draper Laurence was born on August 4, 1911 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of James Laurence and Elizabeth Kelsey (Draper) Kauffman.
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Draper Laurence Kauffman
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Education
Graduate Kent School, 1929. Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1933. Student Naval War College 1950-1951.
Career
Commissioned Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1941, transferred to the United States Navy as commander, 1946, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1961. Organizer, 1st commanding officer Navy Bomb Disposal School, 1942. Organizer Navy Underwater Demolition Teams, 1943.
Commander underwater demolition teams on Saipan, Tinian, Iwo Jima and Okinawa, World World World War World War II Commander United States Ship Gearing, 1948-1950, United States Ship Bexar, 1957-1958, United States Ship Helena, 1960-1961, Destroyer Division 122, 1953-1954, Cruiser Destroyer Flotilla 3, 1961-1962.
Aide, executive assistant to secretary navy Gates, 1955-1957.
Chief strategy plans and policy division Joint Staff, Joint Chiefs Staff, 1962-1963. Director Office Program Appraisal on staff secretary navy Nitze, 1963-1965. Superintendent United States Naval Academy, 1965-1968.
Commandant 9th Naval District, Great Lakes, Illinois, until 1973.
President Marion Military Institute. Alabama; 1974-1976.
Achievements
Membership
Member of the United States Naval Institute (vice president from 1965).
Connections
Married Margaret Cary Tuckerman, May 1, 1943. Children: Margaret Cary, Draper Laurence, Edith Kelsey.
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August 18, 1979 (aged 68)
Awards
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Decorated Navy Cross with gold star, Legion of Merit, Commendation ribbon with 2 bronze stars. Croix de Guerre with star (France). Oak Leaf and Defense medal (England).Decorated Navy Cross with gold star, Legion of Merit, Commendation ribbon with 2 bronze stars. Croix de Guerre with star (France). Oak Leaf and Defense medal (England).