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Dudley
Wright
Knox
June 21, 1877

–

June 11, 1960

Dudley Knox entered the U. S. Naval Academy on appointment from the Ninth District of Tennessee on September 6, 1892. He was graduated on June 5, 1896, and following the two years at sea, then required before commissioning, he was commissioned Ensign on May 6, 1898. He served during World War II rising to Commodore, and was the guiding spirit in organizing the Naval Historical Foundation, and was its Secretary from 1939 to 1946.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commodore (Retired)

    Action Date:

    1939 – 1946

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commodore (Retired) Dudley Wright Knox, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Director of Naval History and Curator and Officer in Charge of Naval Records and Library, Department of the Navy, from 1939 to 1946.

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    Naval Forces (Europe)

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain Dudley Wright Knox, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving on the Staff of the Commander of the United States Naval forces operating in European waters.