Julius A. Furer
Julius Augustus Furer | |
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Rear Admiral Julius A. Furer, USN | |
| Nickname(s) | "Dutchie" |
| Born | October 9, 1880 Mosel, Wisconsin, US |
| Died | June 5, 1963 (aged 82) Washington, D.C., US |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1901–1945 |
| Rank | Rear admiral |
| Commands | Coordinator of Research and Development |
| Battles / wars | Spanish–American War World War I World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Legion of Merit |
Julius Augustus Furer (October 9, 1880 – June 5, 1963) was a highly decorated naval architect and an engineer in the United States Navy with the rank of rear admiral. During World War II, Furer served as coordinator of research and development and the senior member of the National Research and Development Board.