Josephus Daniels (DLG 27) - Naval Cruise Book

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SxccutitAC 0 ice% Commander Allen B. Higgmbotham was born in 1929 in Portsmouth, Ohio. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Higginbotham of Sarasota. Flonda. He was graduated from the United States Naval Academy -and commis- sioned Ensign in June 1 953. His initial tours of duty were at sea on the USS DBS MOINES {CA-139) and USS WILLARD E. KEITH {DD- 775). In June. 1956 he attended the USN Submanne School at New London. Conneticutt where he was graduated in December 1956. From December 1956 to August 1960. he served on board the USS SEA LEO- PARD {SS-483) and USS SAILFISH (SS-572). Commander Allen B Higgingotham USN Returning to shore, he was Director of the Engin eering Department at the Submarine School until October 1962. His next tour was as Executive Officer on board the USS REDFIN (SS-272) from October 1962 to March 1964. From the REDFIN he was assigned to the Staff of Commander. Submarine Force Atlantic where he served as Assistant Polaris Operations Officer. Commander Higgmbotham came to the JOSEPHUS DANIELS from the USS REQUIN {SS-481). which he commanded from May 1966 to March 1968. XO holds topside inspection.

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CO. s ' iipi, over Mddisun. BT1 . We win the Big E again. Captain. Mrs. Cochrane and friends.

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(li . tr rr ■ Kiisj tiflP I!,, LCDR Arthur S. Motley Engmeerlng Officer LT Dean A. Ablowich Operations Officer ((i L T Donald S. Fuller Weapons Officer Lt Ml. Mulford Navigation Officer . Yr «, ' irfr.r. L T George Morgan Supply Officer