"November 24, 1923 - January 18, 2026 Arthur Herbert Hausman passed peacefully at Stanford on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the age of 102, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He is remembered for his warmth, quiet humor, intellectual brilliance, curiosity and lifelong devotion to family and public service. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Arthur moved with his family to El Paso, Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in communications-electronics, with advanced study in mathematics and cryptography."
"In 1944, during World War II, Arthur received a letter from the Secretary of War directing him to enlist in a highly specialized cryptologic role.As a U.S. Naval Intelligence officer with OP-20-G, he served at Bletchley Park, working alongside mathematicians such as Alan Turing on Project ULTRA, contributing to codebreaking efforts that materially aided the Allied victory. In recognition of his service, he received the Naval Unit Commendation ribbon in 1946."
Arthur Herbert Hausman (1923–2026) served as a U.S. Naval Intelligence officer with OP-20-G at Bletchley Park, contributing to Project ULTRA and Allied codebreaking. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in communications-electronics with advanced study in mathematics and cryptography. After WWII he earned a Master's in Engineering Science and Applied Physics at Harvard and pursued postgraduate electrical engineering at the University of Maryland. He co-founded Engineering Research Associates and later worked as an electronic scientist for the Department of Defense. At Ampex Corporation he advanced audio and video technologies and served as CEO and President. Honors included the Naval Unit Commendation, Meritorious Civilian Service Award, and NSA Exceptional Service Award.
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