Draper Kauffman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Draper Kauffman

United States admiral and underwater demolition expert

Date of Birth: 04-Aug-1911

Place of Birth: San Diego, California, United States

Date of Death: 18-Aug-1979

Profession: military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Draper Kauffman

  • Rear Admiral Draper Laurence Kauffman (4 August 1911 – 18 August 1979) was an American underwater demolition expert, who served during the 1960s as 44th Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy.
  • During World War II, he organized the first U.S.
  • Navy Demolition Teams, which later gave rise to the SEALs.
  • His wartime service also included participation in the invasions of Saipan, Tinian, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

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