Joseph Rochefort
✓ Source-basedfallingAmerican cryptographer (1900-1976)
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Joseph John Rochefort was an American naval officer and cryptanalyst. He was a major figure in the United States Navy's cryptographic and intelligence operations from 1925 to 1946, particularly in the Battle of Midway. His contributions and those of his team were pivotal to victory in the Pacific War.
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Arthur William RadfordAlso won Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Millard HarmonAlso won Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Harold Rainsford StarkAlso won Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Frank Friday FletcherAlso won Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Robert McFarlaneAlso won Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Edwin T. LaytonAlso won Navy Distinguished Service MedalAbout this person
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United StatesCategory
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Academic
Status
deceased
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Lived 1900 to 1976 · aged 76
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