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Joseph
Strauss

Joseph Strauss graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1885. He retired as a U.SD. Navy Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Division:

    Mine Force, Atlantic Fleet

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Authority: Navy Book of Distinguished Service (Stringer)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral Joseph Strauss, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commander of the Mine Force, Atlantic Fleet, engaged in laying a mine barrage in the North Sea during World War I.