Emory S. Land
Emory S. Land | |
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Land in 1936 | |
| Birth name | Emory Scott Land |
| Nickname(s) | Jerry |
| Born | January 9, 1879 Cañon City, Colorado |
| Died | November 27, 1971 (aged 92) Bethesda, Maryland |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1902–1946 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | Chairman, U.S. Maritime Commission |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
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Emory Scott Land (January 9, 1879 – November 27, 1971) was an officer in the United States Navy, noted for his contributions to naval architecture, particularly in submarine design. Notable assignments included serving as Chief of the Navy's Bureau of Construction and Repair during the 1930s, and as Chairman of the U.S. Maritime Commission during World War II.