Maurice H. Rindskopf, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Maurice H. Rindskopf

Recipient of the Navy Cross

Date of Birth: 27-Sep-1917

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Date of Death: 27-Jul-2011

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Maurice H. Rindskopf

  • Maurice Herbert Rindskopf (1917–2011) was the youngest officer to ascend to command of a Fleet Submarine in World War II; and until his death, was the last living World War II submarine commander.
  • His entire World War II submarine career was spent on board USS Drum (SS-228), where he was awarded a Silver Star as a lieutenant in charge of torpedoes and gunnery, and the Navy Cross as its commanding officer.
  • He culminated his career as a Rear Admiral and the Director of Naval Intelligence.

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