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Murdock (JOSEPH BALLARD Rear-Admiral U)

JOSEPH BALLARD, Rear-Admiral U. S. N.; born in Hartford, Conn., 1851; graduated from the United States Naval Academy, then served for four years at the North and South Atlantic stations. Entered the coast survey department of the Navy, 1875-1879; instructor of physics at the U. S. Naval Academy, 1880-1883; during the Spanish- American War he served as executive officer on the "Panther." Attained rank of Rear-Admiral in 1909, and was placed in charge of the New York Navy Yard.

Commanded the Asiatic fleet, 1911-1912.

Has contributed to magazines and is the author of "Notes on Electricity and Magnetism."