Joseph B. Murdock, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joseph B. Murdock

officer in United States Navy

Date of Birth: 13-Feb-1851

Place of Birth: Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Date of Death: 20-Mar-1931

Profession: politician, military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Rear Admiral Joseph Ballard Murdock (13 February 1851 – 20 March 1931), sometimes spelled Murdoch, was an officer in the United States Navy.
He fought in the Spanish–American War, was Commander-in-Chief of the United States Asiatic Fleet, and came out of retirement to serve during World War I.
In retirement, he was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
He also was an author of books on naval and scientific subjects.