Philippine Sea (CVA 47) - Naval Cruise Book

 - Class of 1954

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,f 'img Q 4. H, .N . F Z x Captain Herman L. Ray, USN Commanding Ojjicer USS PHILIPPINE SEA QCVA-475 Assumed Command August '54 CAPTAIN HERMAN L. RAY took command ofthe USS PHILIPPINE SEA on August 24, 1954 after commanding the USS GILLIS CAVD-115, the USS DUXBURY BAY CAVP-385, and the USS BADOENG STRAIT QCVE-1165. He has been Chief of Staff to the Commanders of Carrier Division 15 and Fleet Air Wings 4 and 10, and has served with the staj? of Commander Amphibious Forces Pacific. He holds among other decorations, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Navy Unit Citation.

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--o' - E 5,1L ..5' qndlf' 5 5 .5 3 fx A . s 'V Aww Captain S. Harris, USN Commanding Officer A USS PHILIPPINE SEA CCVA-475 From August '53 until August '54 SINCE HE GRAD UA TED from me ois. Newt Academy in 1927, Captain William S. Harris has had a varied and interesting career. In World War II he partici- pated in the Battle of the Philippine Sea, the Marianas Campaign, and the battles of Morati, Wake, Okinawa and Leyte Gulf. An experienced aviator, Captain Harris held command of the USS BAIROKO CCVE- 1'15j. After a tour of duty with the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, he took command of the USS PHILIPPINE SEA in August 1953. I V



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CDR Donald G. Gumz, USN Executive Officer USS PHILIPPINE SEA CCVA-475 COMMANDER DONALD G. GUMZ has been Executive Ojicer of the Philippine. Sea since November 1953. A graduate of the US. Naval Academy, he served aboard the old SARA TOGA and YORK TO WN before earning his wings. During World War IL Commander Gumz jiew with PA TRON 44 before assuming command of VPB 16. His stab' duties have been with FAW 1, FAW 4, and CNA VANTRA. His awards include the Legion of Merit with Combat Vjland the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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