Erben (DD 631) - Naval Cruise Book

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Mr. CARTER began his career with his commissioning in December 1943 after his graduation from flight school. He then spent the early years of his career in the air arm as a pilot, a student, and also as an instructor during which time he transferred to the Regular Navy. In May 1949, he reported to Glenview, Illinois, for duty under instruction in the CIC Officers School. Upon his graduation, he reported to the aircraft carrier U.S.S. LEYTE (CA 32) for his first tour of duty aboard a ship. He then served aboard U.S.S. FRANK KNOX (DDR 742) as Navigator and AS Officer before reporting to U.S.S. STEMBEL (DD 644) for duty as Operations Officer. His next duty was ashore with the NROTC unit at the University of Southern California. Again he saw duty under instruction at the U.S. Naval Post Graduate School at Monterey commencing in December 1954 before reporting aboard this ship to assume the duties of Executive Officer in June 1955.

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D E P T. M E A D Mr. Wilson is the Operations Officer aboard ship. He reported aboard in November 1 954 having previously attended General Line School, Monterrey, California. Prior to this school, he served with the Pacific Amphibious Forces. He received his commission in the Naval Reserve in July 1945 transferring to the Regular Navy in De cember I 945. Mr. Racik is the Engineer Officer aboard ship. He reported in October 1 954, having previously served aboard U.S.S. Macomb (DD 458). He received his commission in the Naval Reserve in August 1 950 upon his graduation from the California Maritime Academy.