George F. Hussey Jr.

George Frederick Hussey Jr. (June 15, 1894 – April 17, 1983) was United States Navy Vice admiral during World War II, who served as the Chief of Naval Ordnance from December 1943 to September 1947.

He attended the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, and graduated in 1916 with the rank of Ensign.

During the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor, Hussey served with the USS Hopkins within directing the off-shore patrol off Hawaii.

In December 1943, Hussey succeeded Rear admiral William H. P. Blandy and became the Chief of the Bureau.

In this capacity, he was responsible for the directing of development and production of Naval arms during World War II.