Edward Ellsberg

Edward Ellsberg
Edward Ellsberg
Nickname(s)"Commander Ellsberg"
Born(1891-11-21)November 21, 1891
New Haven, Connecticut
DiedJanuary 24, 1983(1983-01-24) (aged 91)
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1914–1926, 1942–1951
Rank Rear admiral
UnitPrincipal Salvage Officer
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Order of the British Empire
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Edward Ellsberg, OBE (November 21, 1891 – January 24, 1983) was an officer in the United States Navy and a popular author. He was widely known as "Commander Ellsberg".