Marvin John "Jens" Jensen (July 8, 1908 – April 6, 1993) was aRear Admiral in theUnited States Navy.
A native ofSheboygan, Wisconsin, Jensen was born on July 8, 1908.[1][2] He graduated from theUnited States Naval Academy in 1931.[1][3] He married Jean Dorothy (Richardson) Jensen on December 23, 1934, inYuma, Arizona.[4]DuringWorld War II he became the first officer to command theUSS Puffer (SS-268).[5][6] While in command he was awarded theSilver Star for his actions during the vessel's war patrol in theMakassar Strait-Celebes Sea area in September and October 1943.[1]Jensen was promoted tocaptain effective December 1, 1950.[2] In 1955, he served as the first commanding officer of the fleet oilerUSS Mississinewa (AO-144).[7][8] Jensen retired from active duty in 1959 and wasadvanced to rear admiral on the retired list based on his combat service record.[9]
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- ^County Marriage Records. Phoenix, Arizona: Arizona History and Archives Division. December 28, 1934.
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- ^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. Retrieved2021-06-08.
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