Julius A. Furer

Julius Augustus Furer
Rear Admiral Julius A. Furer, USN
Nickname(s)"Dutchie"
Born(1880-10-09)October 9, 1880
Mosel, Wisconsin, US
DiedJune 5, 1963(1963-06-05) (aged 82)
Washington, D.C., US
Buried
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1901–1945
Rank Rear admiral
CommandsCoordinator of Research and Development
Battles / warsSpanish–American War
World War I
World War II
AwardsNavy Cross
Legion of Merit

Julius Augustus Furer (October 9, 1880 – June 5, 1963) was a highly decorated naval architect and an engineer in the United States Navy with the rank of rear admiral. During World War II, Furer served as coordinator of research and development and the senior member of the National Research and Development Board.[1][2]

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  2. ^ "Julius Augustus Furer – United States Naval Institute". usni.org. Militarytimes. Retrieved 17 June 2017.