Joseph Rochefort, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joseph Rochefort

American cryptographer

Date of Birth: 12-May-1900

Place of Birth: Dayton, Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 20-Jul-1976

Profession: mathematician, military officer, cryptographer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Joseph John Rochefort (May 12, 1900 – July 20, 1976) was an American naval officer and cryptanalyst.
He was a major figure in the United States Navy's cryptographic and intelligence operations from 1925 to 1946, particularly in the Battle of Midway.
His contributions and those of his team were pivotal to victory in the Pacific War.