Frank Evans (DD 754) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMANDER, DESTROYER SQUADRON 23 Captain Carl R. Dwyer, USN Captain Carl R. DWYER, COMDESRON 23, was born in Edgerton, Kansas. After an education that included an Associate of Arts degree in Engineering from Oklahoma A and M College, Commodore DWYER entered the United States Naval Academy. He was commissioned Ensign in the class of 1938. He then attended Submarine School and in 1942 was designated a submariner. During World War II , Commodore DWYER served on the USS SAURY (SS 189) and commanded the USS PUFFER (SS 268). When the war ended he went to the United States Naval Academy as an instructor in electronics. Since then he has commanded the USS REQUIN (SS 481), USS FISKE (DD 842) and USS ROOKS (DD 804). He has also served twice on staff duty with OPNAV and has been Commo- dore of DESDIV 132. In July 1963, Commodore DWYER assumed his present billet of Commander Destroyer Squadron TWENTY -THREE. Among his many medals and decorations, Commodore DWYER wears the Navy Cross, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star with Combat Distinguished Device and Gold Star, the Letter of Commendation with Combat Distinguished Device and the Army Presidential Unit Citation.

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DEDICATION This book is dedicated to the families and friends we left behind. It is hoped that through these pages they can share some of our experiences. ■ ;-y-:-;:-..

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