Donner (LSD 20) - Naval Cruise Book

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REAR ADMIRAL ALLEN U. S. N. L. REED Allen Lorentz Reed was born May 21 1908 in Manila, P. I. , son of William Allen Reed, who was then Governor of the Province of Lopante Bontoe, and Mrs. Grace Peterson Reed. He was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in 1927, and was com- nnissioned Ensign 4 June, 1931. He was advanced to Rear Admiral with date of rank 1 July, 19 58. He served for six months in the Battleship USS Oklahoma after grad- uation from the Naval Academy. In addition, he served in USS Parrott, USS Tennessee and USS Milwaukee. He was Executive Officer of the USS Helm when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. The Helm was the only ship of the Fleet which was fully manned and underway when the Japanese attacked. He has commanded the USS John Hood, USS Botetourt and USS Saint Paul. In addition to the Bronze Star Medal with the combat ' V and the Commendation Ribbon, Rear Admiral Reed has the American Defense Medal; Fleet Clasp; The American Campaign Medal; Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with three stars; World War II Victory Medal; Navy Occupation Service Medal and the National Defense Medal.