Morton C. Mumma
Morton C. Mumma | |
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Morton Claire Mumma, Jr. | |
| Born | 24 August 1904 Manila, Philippine Islands |
| Died | 14 August 1968 (aged 63) Tucson, Arizona |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1925–1946, 1951–1953 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral, USN |
| Commands | USS S-43 (SS-154) USS Sailfish (SS-192) Task Group 50.1/70.1 |
| Battles / wars | U.S. submarine campaign against the Japanese Empire New Guinea campaign |
| Awards | Navy Cross Legion of Merit (2) Order of the British Empire |
| Relations | Morton Claire Mumma (father)
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| Other work | Aide to James Forrestal President of the NRA |
Rear Admiral Morton Claire Mumma, Jr. (24 August 1904 – 14 August 1968) was a senior officer in the United States Navy. He was awarded the Navy Cross for actions on 13 December 1941 while commanding USS Sailfish (SS-192) during World War II. He later served as naval aide to Secretary James Forrestal in 1944–45, and retired in 1946. Mumma was president of the National Rifle Association from 1955 to 1957, and at his death was on the association's executive council.