Finch (DER 328) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMA DI G OFFICER W3 1' A, ' , 't rt , f, , , Wifi 5 ' ff, Lieutenant Commander Robert L. GRIMMELL was born in Los Angeles, California on October 2, 1928. After attending John H. Reagan Senior High School in Houston, Texas, he enlisted in the Navy in 1945. LCDR GRIMMELL served in various capacities and advanced to Chief Electricianls Mate. Among his assign- ments was participation in mine sweeping operations in Korea and the Antartic Expedition Deepfreeze I. LCDR GRIMMELL also instructed at Electricians Mate A school and Engineman AH and C schools. In 1956, LCDR GRIMMELL was selected for the Inte- gration Seaman to Admiral Program. Through this program and graduation from Naval Officer Candidate School at Newport, Rhode Island, he received his com- mission in June 1956. Subsequently, LCDR GRIMMELL served as First Lieu- tenant of the USS BREMERTON QCA-1301 In April 1959, he became Executive Officer of USS PIVOT QMSO-4635. LCDR GRIMMELL followed his first Executive Officer billet with that of Commanding Officer of the USS HUMMINGBIRD QMSC-192j in june 1961. From there, he became Fleet Training Advisor to the Royal Thai Navy, USMACTHAIXJUSMAG, Bangkok, Thai- land. Prior to coming to USS FINCH QDER-328j, LCDR GRIMMELL served as the Executive Officer of the USS TAYLOR QDD-468j. He has commanded FINCH since 22 April 1968. LCDR GRIMMELL makes his permanent home in EXECUTI E OFFICER Lieutenant Stephen W. BARBER was born in New York City on February 24, 1957. After graduating from St. Mark's School, he attended Princeton University, earning his A.B. degree. While at Princeton, LT BARBER was in the Regular NROTC Pro- gram, from which he received his commission. His first duty was CIC Officer, USS NOBLE QAPA-2183 from June 1960 to June 1962. He then served as Operations Officer of the USS DEHAVEN QDD-727j. After a year of school at the American Institute for Foreign Trade, he received his B.F.T. degree. In june 1965 he served on the staff of Commander Mine Flotilla ONE in Sasebo, japan. During this tour he met Miss Maryann Comisky, whom he married in February 1967. In May 1966, LT BARBER began training to be Officer in Charge, Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare Surveillance Unit TWENTY-TWO. He and his unit subsequently deployed to Nha Trang, RVN. For his work in Vietnam, he received the Navy Commendation Medal. He reported aboard FINCH in july 1967. A, 1 ,.' I ff ,'. A Q 4' . . U-limi!-lr sv , , Y

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