Joseph Jayne graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1882. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Joseph Jayne graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1882. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Rear Admiral Joseph Lee Jayne, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commander, Division 3, Battleship Force 1, Atlantic Fleet, during World War I.