Joseph Taussig

Joseph Taussig

Joseph Knefler Taussig (30 August 1877 – 29 October 1947) was a highly decorated Vice Admiral in the United States Navy. He served in the Spanish–American War, Philippine-American War, China Relief Expedition, Cuban Pacification, World War I, Second Nicaraguan Campaign, and World War II.

Read more about Joseph Taussig:  Biography, Spanish-American War, Philippine-American War, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion), Cuban Pacification and Inter-war Years, World War I - "We Are Ready Now, Sir.", Conflict With Assistant Navy Secretary Franklin D. Roosevelt, Inter- War Years, Another Clash With FDR, World War II, Decorations and Awards, Namesake, Miscellaneous, Published Works, Publications

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