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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]] | ||