Haleakala (AE 25) - Naval Cruise Book

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CDR GRAHAM assumes duties as Commanding Officer on Christmas Eve. 1981. while the ship lies at anchor in Sasebo. Japan. CDR GRAHAM greets Korean General. Commander Transportation Command (Jinhae) Commanding Officer Commander Walter H. GRAHAM, USN, was born 5 January 1940 in Washington, D.C. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1962, the Naval War College (Command and Staff) in 1973, and has a master ' s degree in International Affairs from George Washington University. He served in the destroyers, USS BORIE (DD 704) and USS LAFFEY (DD 724). the heavy cruiser, USS NEWPORT NEWS [CA 148). the replenishment oiler, USS KANSAS CITY (AOR 3). and commanded river patrol boat divisions RIYDIY 513 and 594 in Vietnam. He has been an exchange officer to the Italian Naval Academy and has served on the staffs of Commander Cruiser Destroyer Force. U.S. Atlantic Fleet: Commander Striking and Support Forces Southern Europe; and the Chief of Naval Operations (Plans. Policy and Operations). Commander GRAHAM has been awarded the Bronze Star with Combat V twice, the Navy Commendation Medal, and the Purple Heart.

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W. H. GRAHAM

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We Were Not Cast Upon The Bitter Seas Alone