Joseph Taussig

Joseph Knefler Taussig
Vice Admiral Joseph K. Taussig
Born(1877-08-30)August 30, 1877
Dresden, Germany
DiedOctober 29, 1947(1947-10-29) (aged 70)
Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1895–1941, 1943–1947
Rank Vice admiral
CommandsAmmen
Wadsworth
Division 6, Destroyer Force
Division 8, Destroyer Force
Little
Division of Enlisted Personnel, Bureau of Navigation
Columbia
Cleveland
Trenton
Maryland
Battleship Division 3, Battle Force
Cruisers, Scouting Force
Norfolk Navy Yard
Fifth Naval District
Battles / warsSpanish–American War
Philippine–American War
China Relief Expedition
Cuban Pacification
World War I
Second Nicaraguan Campaign
World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal (World War I service)
Legion of Merit
Silver Life Saving Medal
Purple Heart Medal
Order of Saint Michael and Saint George U.K.
Order of the Merit of Chile
RelationsRear Admiral Edward D. Taussig (father)
Joseph K. Taussig Jr. (son)

Joseph Knefler Taussig (30 August 1877 – 29 October 1947) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He served in the Spanish–American War, Philippine–American War, China Relief Expedition, Cuban Pacification, World War I, Second Nicaraguan Campaign, and World War II.

  1. ^ "Burial detail: Taussig, Joseph K". ANC Explorer. Retrieved March 31, 2023.