Morton C. Mumma, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Morton C. Mumma

American admiral

Date of Birth: 24-Aug-1904

Place of Birth: Manila, Luzon, Philippines

Date of Death: 14-Aug-1968

Profession: military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Rear Admiral Morton Claire Mumma, Jr.
(24 August 1904 – 14 August 1968) was a senior officer in the United States Navy.
He was awarded the Navy Cross on 13 December 1941 during World War II, while commanding USS Sailfish (SS-192).
He later served as naval aide to Secretary James Forrestal in 1944–45, and retired in 1946.
Mumma was president of the National Rifle Association from 1955 to 1957, and at his death was on the association's executive council.