Blue Ridge (LCC 19) - Naval Cruise Book

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Rear Admiral W. D. Toole, Jr., was born in Augusta, Ga. He studied at the University ot South Carolina, the University of North Carohna and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland in 1955. In addition, he has graduated from the U.S. Naval Intelli- gence School, the U.S. Naval Flight Program, the National War College and received a Masters degree from George Washington University in 1967. On receiving his commission as an Ensign in 1946, he was assigned to the USS PAUL G. BAKER. In February 1947 he reported to the USS KLONDIKE followed by duty on the USS GEORGE CLYMER. He returned to Washington, D.C. m 1948 and served at the Naval Com- munication Station until December 1949. Rear Admiral Toole entered the Naval flight training program in 1950 and received his wings in August 1951 . He flew with Patrol Squadron 10 until February 1954 and then was assigned to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations as liaison officer with the Headquarters, Directorate of Intelligence, U.S. Air Force. In April 1957, he reported to the staff of Commander Middle East Force as Aide and Flag Lieutenant. In December 1958 he joined Airborne Early Warning Squadron Four, the Navy ' s Hum- cane Hunters. After flying two storm seasons. Rear Admiral Toole then reported to the Bureau of Naval Per- sonnel in November 1960. In June 1963 he became Operations Officer of Patrol Squadron Seven and subsequently served as Executive Officer and Commanding Officer of the squadron. In August 1966 he attended the National War College and upon graduation mas assigned as the executive assistant to the Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy for Manpower. In February 1968 he was reassigned as Naval Aide and Executive Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. Prior to assuming command of USS IWO JIM A he was the Commanding Officer of the USS MISPILLION.a jum- boized fleet oiler. He assumed the duties of Commander Amphibious Group One and Commander Amphibious Force, U.S. Seventh Fleet in July 1972. 13 tl i tJBt MiWfiiMnti iqffn

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