Joseph Rochefort, American captain and cryptanalyst (born 1900)

Joseph Rochefort

American naval officer and cryptanalyst (1900–1976)

Joseph John Rochefort 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…