Olaf M. Hustvedt

Olaf M. Hustvedt
Born(1886-06-23)23 June 1886
Chicago, Illinois
Died22 December 1978(1978-12-22) (aged 92)
Washington, D.C.
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1909–1946
RankVice Admiral
CommandsUSS Burns (DM-11)
USS Detroit (CL-8)
USS North Carolina (BB-55)
Battleship Division 7
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
Awards
RelationsFrederick Hauck (grandson)

Vice Admiral Olaf Mandt Hustvedt OBE (23 June 1886 – 22 December 1978) was a senior officer of the United States Navy. He saw service in World War I and World War II, operating in both the Battle of the Atlantic and the Pacific War. During his 36-year career, he distinguished himself as an expert in naval ordnance and as a battleship commander.

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