Emory S. Land Military person

Vice Admiral Emory Scott Land (January 8, 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.

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Emory S. Land
Birth dateJanuary 08, 1879
Date of deathNovember 27, 1971

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award
Distinguished Service Medal (US Navy)
Navy Cross
military operations
World War II
World War I
military branch
United States Navy
military commandChairman U.S. Maritime Commission
service start1902
service end1946

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