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==Discovery and name==
==Discovery and name==
The mountains were explored by the Byrd Antarctic Expeditions (1928–30 and 1933–35) and by the United States Antarctic Service (1939–41) all led by Rear Admiral [[Richard E. Byrd]]. They were named for Admiral Louis E. Denfeld, Chief of Naval Operations and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1947–49), who helped in the planning and organization of Operation Highjump (1946–47) for which Byrd was leader.
The mountains were explored by the Byrd Antarctic Expeditions (1928–30 and 1933–35) and by the United States Antarctic Service (1939–41) all led by Rear Admiral [[Richard E. Byrd]]. They were named for Admiral Louis E. Denfeld, Chief of Naval Operations and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1947–49), who helped in the planning and organization of Operation Highjump (1946–47) for which Byrd was leader.
==Noble title==
On 21 March 2022, Westarctica's [[Honorary Consular Corps|Consul-General]] to Australia, Sean Austin, was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Duke of Denfeld in recognition of his support of Westarctica.


[[Category:Geography of Westarctica]]
[[Category:Geography of Westarctica]]
[[Category:Mountains]]
[[Category:Mountains]]

Latest revision as of 13:22, 21 March 2022

Map showing the location of the Denfeld Mountains

The Denfeld Mountains (76°55′S 144°45′W) are a group of scattered mountains between Crevasse Valley Glacier and Arthur Glacier in the Ford Ranges of Westarctica.

Discovery and name

The mountains were explored by the Byrd Antarctic Expeditions (1928–30 and 1933–35) and by the United States Antarctic Service (1939–41) all led by Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd. They were named for Admiral Louis E. Denfeld, Chief of Naval Operations and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1947–49), who helped in the planning and organization of Operation Highjump (1946–47) for which Byrd was leader.

Noble title

On 21 March 2022, Westarctica's Consul-General to Australia, Sean Austin, was granted the peerage title Duke of Denfeld in recognition of his support of Westarctica.