Louis W. Tordella

Louis William Tordella
6th Deputy Director of the National Security Agency
In office
1 August 1958 – 21 April 1974
Preceded byH. T. Engstrom
Succeeded byBenson K. Buffham
Personal details
Born(1911-05-01)May 1, 1911
Garrett, Indiana, U.S.
DiedJanuary 9, 1996(1996-01-09) (aged 84)
Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
SpouseBarbra Tordella
Childrenthree
EducationLoyola University of Chicago
University of Illinois
ProfessionCryptologist, intelligence analyst, consultant and official, mathematician
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Battles/warsWorld War II

Louis William Tordella (May 1, 1911 – January 9, 1996) was the longest serving deputy director of the National Security Agency.[1]

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