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Joseph Numa Wenger was a Rear-Admiral of the United States Navy who served as the first Deputy Director of the Armed Forces Security Agency, and later as the first Vice Director of the National Security Agency, from December 1952 to November 1953, after the separate divisions of the AFSA merged into the National Security Agency.

Background

Wenger, Joseph Numa was born on June 7, 1901 in Patterson, Louisiana, United States. Son of Aloysius Bercthold and Frances Adele (Roussel) Wenger.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1923.

Career

1 son, Jeffrey Joseph. Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1923. Promoted through grades to rear admiral, 1951.

Various ship, shore and staff assignments, United States and abroad.

Specialist communications. Director various naval communications research and operational activities.

Chairman joint communications electronics committee Joint Chiefs of Staff. Chairman North Atlantic Treaty Organization communications-electronics board, 1957.

Achievements

  • Joseph Numa Wenger has been listed as a noteworthy naval officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (honorary), United States Naval Institute. Clubs: Chevy Chase.

Connections

Married Mary Crippen, May 16, 1932.

Father:
Aloysius Bercthold Wenger

Mother:
Frances Adele (Roussel) Wenger

Spouse:
Mary Crippen

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