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CDR CONGDON .6 November 1967 - 15 August 1968 Commander Robert N. CONGDON, United States Navy, received his commission in June 1949 at the United States Naval Academy. Q Commander CONGDON first served aboard the U.S.S. RICHARD B. ANDERSON IDD-7861. This was followed by tours on the Staff of Commander AmphibiOuS GVOUD THREE and as Flag Lieutenant and Aide to Commander Training Command, Pacific. In 1965, Commander CONGDON attended the General Line School in lVIonterey, C8Iif0fVl'a- Commander CONGDON then served as a member of the recommissioning crew of the U.S.S- NEWELL IDER-322i and later served as NEWELL's Executive Officer until 1959. He 'Chen served as Executive Officer of the U.S.S. SPROSTON IDDE-577i until 1960. Commandef CONGDON attended the Command and Staff Course at the Naval War College in Newpoftf Rhode Island. After completing this course, Commander CONGDON served on the Staff at the Naval War College in the War Gaming Department through 1963. After leaving the Wal' College, he served as Operations Officer aboard the U.S.S. SPRINGFIELD ICLG-7I which Was then Flagship of the U.S. SIXTH Fleet. Following this, Commander CONGDON served on the Staff of the Commander-in-Chief, Pacific until receiving orders as Commanding Officer, U.5-9- BUCHANAN IDDG-14l. Commander CONGDON was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat V while serving as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. BUCHANAN IDDG-14I. Commander CONGDON is married to the former Colleen P. lVlitchelI of Los ADQGIBSI California. With their two sons, the CONGDON's currently make their home in San Diego' California.