Marvin John Jensen

Marvin John "Jens" Jensen was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. A native of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Jensen was born on July 8, 1908.[1][2] He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1931.[1][3] During World War II he became the first officer to command the USS Puffer (SS-268).[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.[2] In 1955, he served as the first commanding officer of the fleet oiler USS Mississinewa (AO-144).[6][7] Jensen retired from active duty in 1959 and was advanced to rear admiral on the retired list based on his combat service record.[8]

Jensen died on April 6, 1993, and was interred with his wife Jean Dorothy (Richardson) Jensen at the United States Naval Academy Cemetery.[9] The couple were married on December 23, 1934, in Yuma, Arizona.[10]

References
  1. "Marvin John Jensen". Military Times. Sightline Media Group. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
  2. Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and Reserve Officers on Active Duty (PDF). Bureau of Naval Personnel. January 1, 1959. p. 7. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
  3. Lucky Bag. Annapolis, Maryland: U.S. Naval Academy. 1931. p. 203. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
  4. "Puffer (SS-268) of the US Navy - American Submarine of the Gato class - Allied Warships of WWII - uboat.net".
  5. "Puffer I (SS-268)". Naval History and Heritage Command. U.S. Navy. August 25, 2015. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
  6. "Mississinewa II (AO-144)". Naval History and Heritage Command. U.S. Navy. October 20, 2020. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
  7. "USNS Mississinewa (T-AO-144)". NavSource Naval History. December 24, 2020. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
  8. Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and Reserve Officers on Active Duty (PDF). Bureau of Naval Personnel. January 1, 1960. p. 1051. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
  9. "Adm Marvin John "Jens" Jensen". Find A Grave. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
  10. County Marriage Records. Phoenix, Arizona: Arizona History and Archives Division. December 28, 1934.


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