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Wakelin, James H

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Wakelin
Wakelin
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American manager, assistant secretary of the Navy (research and development) 1959-1964.

James H. Wakelin, Jr. was assistant secretary of the Navy (research and development) from 1959-1964. He had previously served in various capacities as a research director and administrator and later became president and chairman of the board of Research Analysis Corp.

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2 events

1911 May 6

  • Birth of James H Wakelin - . Nation: USA. Related Persons: Wakelin. American manager, assistant secretary of the Navy (research and development) 1959-1964..

1990 December 21

  • Death of James H Wakelin at Washington, District Of Columbia, DC. - . Nation: USA. Related Persons: Wakelin. American manager, assistant secretary of the Navy (research and development) 1959-1964..