Canberra (CAG 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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Captain Richard R. LAW was born April 28, 1920 in Savanna, Illinois. He became a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity at the University of Chi- cago Which he attended prior to entering the U.S. Naval Academy. He graduated and was commissioned Ensign june 19, 1942 with the Class of 1943. Captain LAW's first tour of duty was with USS RHINE QDD-404j where he served in the Weapons Department. Subsequent tours were on board USS HAZELWOOD CDD-531D as Gun- nery Officer and USS GEORGE K. MACKENZIE QDD-8361 as Gunnery Officer and Executive Officer. From january 1948 until April 1950 Cap- tain LAW served in the Executive Department at the U.S. Naval Academy, after which he reported to the Staff of Commander Cruiser Division FIVE as Aide and Flag Secretary. In October 1951 he assumed command of USS SPANGLER QDE- 696j, upon completion of which he reported to the Staff of Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet. In 1956, after completing studies at the Armed Forces Staff College, Captain LAW was assigned to the Office of the Chief of ASW Tactics and Naval Operations. In December 1958 Captain LAW again returned to sea as Commanding Offi- cer of USS RICHARD S. EDWARDS QDD-950j. Early in 1961 he was assigned duties as an Aide to the Secretary of the Navy and a year later as- sumed duties as Executive Secretary in the Ofiice of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. While serving in this capacity he was advanced to the rank of Captain in July 1962. In February 1964, he reported as Commander Destroyer Division TWO HUNDRED THIRTEEN. Captain LAW joined CANBERRA in May 1965 relieving Captain Peter S, SMITH as Chief of Staff for Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Flotilla SEVEN. Flag Officers CAPTAIN R. R. LAW, UsN A CHIEF or STAFF I Front Row: LT. Lowe, LCDR. carosia, CDR. Lowen, LT. Cahill, LT. Bessire. Back Row: LT. MAY 25, 1965 - Higbe, LCDR. Cammall, LT, Walker. I

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Captain Peter Sterling Smith was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on March 11, 1919. - He entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1938 and graduated on December 19, 1941. Ensign Smith reported to USS WINSLOW QDD-'359j in February, 1942, progressing through junior officer duties and, at the time of his detachment, was Gunnery Officer and Navigator. In 1944, Lieutenant Smith returned to the states. He was ordered to the pre-commissioning detail of USS BRENNER QDD-8071 and as- sumed the duties of Gunnery Officer and Navigator. In 1946 Lieutenant Smith was promoted to Lieutenant Commander and assumed the duties of Executive Officer on the BRENNER. In September 1946, Lieutenant Commander Smith was ordered to duty at the U.S. Naval Academy as an instructor in chemistry. Complet- ing two academic years at the Academy, he was ordered to USS PROVI- DENCE CCL-821 as Navigator and later to the USS SALEM QCA-139D as Gunnery Officer. In january 1951, he received orders as Commanding Officer of USS MCCOY REYNOLDS QDE-440j. During this tour of duty, he deployed to WESTPAC and operated as a unit of TF 95 in the Korean engagement. In August 1952, Lieutenant Commander Smith was ordered to the Naval War College. Subsequently, he reported to Commander Training Command, Pacific Fleet for duty on his staff as Gunnery Training Officer. In 1956, Commander Smith was ordered to command USS DUN- CAN QDDR-874j. Upon completion of this command, he remained in the destroyer force when he reported for duty as Training and Readiness Officer on the Staff of Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Two years later, he reported to the Bureau of Naval Personnel as Head Officer Education and Training Branch with cognizance of all BUPERS sponsored officer schools. Upon promotion to Captain, he as- sumed duties as Director, Instructional Standards and Material Division. Captain Smith reported for duty as Commander Destroyer Division ONE HUNDRED TWELVE in March 1963. On 6 March, 1964, Captain Smith reported to the staff of Com- mander, Cruiser-Destroyer Flotilla SEVEN as Chief of Staff and Aide of COMCRUDESFLOTSEVEN. CAPTAIN PETER S. SMITH USN CHIEF OF STAFF MARCH 6, 1964 - MAY 24 1965

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COMMANDER F. E. PEARSON, III, USN EXECUTIVE GFFICER 10