Castor (AKS 1) - Naval Cruise Book

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SUPPLY OFFICER Commander William N. Haddock became CASTOR ' s Supply Officer in May of 19(13. He reported aboard from dutv as Control Officer of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton Washington. Born and raised in San Diego California, the Supply Officer attended UCLA, where he re- ceived his B. A. degree in Economics. In Mav of 1944, he was commissioned as an Ensign after training at the Midshipman School of Northwestern University. Eater, he attended the Basil Qualifications Course at Navy Supply Corps School and joined the Supply Corps. He received his initial experience as Supply Officer of USS SHEA (DM-30) followed by a tour as Supply Officer of USS ASHTABULA (AO-ci). Commander Haddock has also served as Naval Attache at the U. S. Embassy in Rome. Recently selected for promotion to Captain, the Supply Officer has just received orders to the Navv Area Audit Office, Washington, DC. Commander Haddock is married to the former Val Adair, also of San Diego. Their children are William Jr. (14), John (10), and Nancy (7). The Commander ' s main hobby is power boating.

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER Commander John A. Ul RICH became CASTOR ' S I x . . m i «.- Officer in September oi 19k}- He reported aboard from staff duty with the Commandant, Fourth Naval District in Phila delphia. Born in New York City, raised in Connecticut, Commander ULRICH joined the Merchant Marine ' upon completion of high school. I lis record with the Merchant Marine was so impressive that at age 2j, Commander ULRICH earned his unlimited Masters papers whic h he still holds. The I xecutive Officer entered the Naval Service in Vpril l [946 with a direct commission as Ensign. Ilishrst U.S. Na command was USS IKON COUNTY (LST-840). Upon completion of this tour, he became Commanding Officer ol the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Training Center. Eugene and Salem, Oregon. While in Oregon, the Executive Officer w as promoted to lieutenant Commander. Transferred to Korea in June ol ! ■) , ' ), Commandei I IRK II was ide .md Chiel ol protocol for the Commander-in-Chief, United Nations Command, and Commander, U.S. Forces, Korea Commander ULRICH is married to the former [ hereasa M. U.BRO of New Britain. Connecticut, [ heir children arc ' Leslie ]., John . Jr., and Christopher I. rhe Commander ' s mam hobbies are small boating, bird hunting and woodcraft.

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DECORATIONS OF THE USS CASTOR (AKS-I American Defense Service Medal American Campaign Medal World-War II Victor) Medal si.it n -Pa ifu Campaign Medal (with 5 battle slum .i Occupation Service Medal 1 Vsia Clasp) chin. 1 Sen i e Medal (I xtended) Korean Service Medal (with ? battle stars National Defense Service Medal Korean Presidential I nit Citation Badge iel Nam Presidential I nil Citation K i l l ' n l I riendship 1mr1l Forces I xpeditionary M lal