Fox (DLG 33) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMANDER JOHN P. LEAHY, USN Commander Leahy, a native of Corning, N.Y., was commis- sioned on graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1951. He served in USS A.A. CUNNINGHAIVI lDD-75Zl until December 1952. Following instruction at the Submarine School, New London, Connecticut, he served in USS VOLADOR lSS-4901 and on the Staff of COIVISUBDIV 52 prior to reporting for duty as an instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy. Completing duty at the Naval Academy, he served in USS BLUEBACK lSS-581l and as Executive Officer of USS BONEFISH lSS-5821, and was then assigned to the CONISUBPAC Staff. He assumed command of USS BONEFISH in January 1964. Completing his tour in USS BONEFISH in July 1966, Com- mander Leahy was assigned to the Strategic Plans and Policy Division in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. He was then assigned as Executive Officer of USS FOX serving aboard from October 1968 to September 1970. He is married to the former Jean Costello of Annapolis, lVlaryIand and has three children, Kathleen, Jeanne and Timothy. ECUTI GFFICER