Marvin John Jensen Explained

Marvin John "Jens" Jensen (July 8, 1908 - April 6, 1993) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.

A native of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Jensen was born on July 8, 1908.^[1] He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1931.^[1] ^[2] He married Jean Dorothy (Richardson) Jensen on December 23, 1934, in Yuma, Arizona.^[3] During World War II he became the first officer to command the .^[4] ^[5] While in command he was awarded the Silver Star for his actions during the vessel's war patrol in the Makassar Strait-Celebes Sea area in September and October 1943.^[1] Jensen was promoted to captain effective December 1, 1950.^[6] In 1955, he served as the first commanding officer of the fleet oiler .^[7] ^[8] Jensen retired from active duty in 1959 and was advanced to rear admiral on the retired list based on his combat service record.^[9]

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Book: Lucky Bag . 1931 . 203 . U.S. Naval Academy . Annapolis, Maryland . 2021-06-08.
Book: County Marriage Records . December 28, 1934 . Arizona History and Archives Division . Phoenix, Arizona.
Web site: Puffer (SS-268) of the US Navy - American Submarine of the Gato class - Allied Warships of WWII - uboat.net.
Web site: Puffer I (SS-268) . August 25, 2015 . Naval History and Heritage Command . U.S. Navy . 2021-06-08.
Book: Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and Reserve Officers on Active Duty . January 1, 1959 . 7 . Bureau of Naval Personnel . 2021-06-08.
Web site: Mississinewa II (AO-144) . October 20, 2020 . Naval History and Heritage Command . U.S. Navy . 2021-06-08.
Web site: USNS Mississinewa (T-AO-144) . December 24, 2020 . NavSource Naval History . 2021-06-08.
Book: Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and Reserve Officers on Active Duty . January 1, 1960 . 1051 . Bureau of Naval Personnel . 2021-06-08.