Lewis Strauss

Strauss applied to join the U.S. Navy Reserve and received an officer's commission as a lieutenant intelligence officer.

Strauss volunteered for active duty and was assigned to the Bureau of Ordnance.

Strauss became a Staff Assistant to the Chief at the Bureau of Ordnance and helped organize and manage Navy munitions work.

Strauss was employed by James V. Forrestal as his special assistant.

Strauss was promoted to commodore.

Strauss was promoted to rear admiral by President Harry S. Truman.