Erben (DD 631) - Naval Cruise Book

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Mr. Williams is Supply Officer aboard ship. He reported aboard in November 1 954 having previously served aboard U.S.S. ORISKANY (CVA 34). He received his commission in the Regular Navy upon his graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy. Serving as Gunnery Officer aboard ship, Mr. Nelson reported in January 1 955. He received his commission 1 upon graduation from the U.S. Maritime Academy in August I 954. Subsequent to his graduation, Mr. Nelson served with the Merchant Marine until his activation in January I 954. D E P T. H A D S

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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.

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o p C p s Serving, as first lieutenant aboard ship, Mr. Wilford reported aboard in July 1954. He received his commission in the Regular Navy upon his graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy. Mr. Favrot is the Electronics Meterial Officer aboard ship. He reported in December 1 954 after attending Elec- tronics Officer School at Treasure Island. He received his commission in the Naval Reserve upon his graduation from Tulane University in June 1 954. Mr. Sandoval is Damage Control Assistant aboard ship. He reported in September 1954. He received his com- mission in the Regular Navy upon gradu- ation from Officers Candidate School in August 1954. Prior to his enrolling in OCS, Mr. Sandoval served as an enlisted man rising to a rate af ATI. He attended Michigan State College. Mr. Cooper is prospective custodian. He reported aboard in July I 955 having received his commission in the Naval Reserve upon graduation from Stanford University.