Berkeley (DDG 15) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMDESRON 17 CAPT. RICHARD S. WATKINS Captain Richard S. Watkins, born in Boston, Massachusetts, graduated fronn Bates College and earned his U. S. Navy com- nnission upon graduation fronn the Naval Officer Candidate School, Newport, Rhode Island in November of 1961. Captain Watkins saw his first sea duty aboard USS CAMBRIA (APA 36) and subsequently served in USS MILLS (DER 383) and USS THEODORE E. CHANDLER (DD 717). He has also served in USS FARRAGUT (DDG 37) and USS WILLIAM H. STANDLEY (CG 32), and as Commanding Officer of USS BAG- LEY (FF 1069). Captain Watkins most recently served as sea as Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans on the staff of the Commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Group FIVE. He was also Senior Advisor and Task Group Commander with the Naval Advisory Group. Captain Watkins ' service ashore included study at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monteray, Calif, where he received his Masters Degree in Chemistry; Executive Assistant to the Vice Commander, Naval Electronics Systems Command; and most recently as Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans on the staff of the Commander Naval Surface Force. U.S. Pacific Fleet. In addition to other awards. Captain Watkins wears the Bronze Star and the Navy Commendation Medal, both with Combat Distinguishing Devices; the Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Stars in lieu of second and third awards; the Vietnam- ese Cross of Gallantry and the Vietnamese Medal of Honor, first class. While serving on the staff of Commander, Cruiser-De- stroyer Group Five, Captain Watkins became an honorary mem- ber of Fighter Squadron 111. Captain Watkins ' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond G. Watkins, reside in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Captain Watkins is mar- ried to the former Deborah Jane Kline. They have two sons, Michael and John. Ccir StIlWl Naval His

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V ' W« «««4.v I tons, )(lay ' 5 IS and ;tan(l sand escue oper- Navy MAJOR GENERAL RANDOLPH CARTER BERKELEY, USMC USS BERKELEY (DDG 15) was named for Major General Randolph Carter BERKELEY, USMC. General BERKELEY was appointed a second lieutenant on 8 August 1898 for service during the Spanish-American War. General BERKELEY, while still a major, won the nation ' s highest decoration, for actions during the Spanish-American War. BERKELEY was responsible for leading a group of marines and sailors into enemy-held areas, rescuing sailors that had been detained by local police. General BERKELEY completed over forty years of active service in the Marine Corps, including service at sea and in the Philippines, Cuba, Panama, China, Haiti, Nicaragua and Guam. Following his retirement in 1939, General BERKELEY lived in Beaufort, and Port Royal, South Carolina, until his death in 1960. He was survived by two sons, both Marine officers: Lieutenant General James P. and Colonel Randolph C. BERKELEY, Jr.

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■m msEs COMMANDING OFFICER CDR. RICHARD K. FARRELL JfiSOO fs ttie Commander Farrell was born in Brooklyn, New York on De- cember 9, 1943. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. F.K. Farrell. who currently reside in Santa Ana, Calif. He attended secondary school in Elizabeth, New Jersey and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1966. His initial assignment was onboard the USS EATON (DD 510), as Assistant Navigator and Main Propulsion Assistant. Subsequent sea tours included USS MITSCHER (DDG 35) USS COCHRANE (DDG 21), and USS ENGLAND (CG 22). Com- mander Farrell also served with Naval Advisory Group, Repub lic of Vietnam; as an instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy; the Armed Forces Staff College; the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (J3); and Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. His most recent assignment was a year study at the National War College in Washington, D.C. Commander Farrell ' s decorations include the Bronze Star, with combat device, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, and various unit, campaign and foreign awards. He is married to the former Mary Gennaro of Laurel Springs, New Jersey. The Farrells have one daughter, Judith Marie. ans,