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William Wohlsen Behrens Jr. | |
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 William Wohlsen Behrens Jr. | |
| Born | September 14, 1922 Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | January 21, 1986 (aged 63) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1943–1973 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | USS Balao (SS-285) USS Harder (SS-568) USS Skipjack (SSN-585) USS Ethan Allen (SSBN-608) |
| Battles / wars | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Bronze Star Medal (2) Legion of Merit (5) Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation Meritorious Unit Citation (Vietnam) Gallantry Cross (Vietnam) |
Vice Admiral William Wohlsen Behrens Jr. (September 14, 1922 – January 21, 1986) was an American naval officer and oceanographer who was instrumental in establishing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.