La Salle (AGF 3) - Naval Cruise Book

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A Naval Academy graduate. Rear Admiral William J Crowe, Jr.. received his Baccalaureate degree with the Class of 1947 He also has a Master of Arts degree in Personnel Administration and training from Stanford University and both a Master of Arts and Doctorate in Political Science from Princeton Universtiy In addition, he has completed 50 hours in law at George Washington and Stanford Universities From 1954 to 1955 RAdm. Crowe served as assistant to the naval aide to the President. In 1958 he was assigned as aide and assistant to the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Plans and Policy). Office of the Chief of Naval Operations His first command was the submarine USS TROUT RAdm Crowe assumed command of Submarine Division 31 in 1966. In 1967, he became the head of East Asia and Pacific Branch. Politico-Military division, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations This was followed by assignment as senior advisor to the Vietnamese Navy Riverine. Republic of Vietnam, He also served as director of the office for Micronesian status negotiations. Department of the Interior In 1973. he became rear admiral and was assigned as deputy director, strategic plans, for nuclear systems in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. He served as director. East Asia and Pacific region. Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (International Security Affairs). On 30 June 1976 RAdm. Crowe became Commander Middle East Force. Rear Admiral Crowe is married to the former Shirley Grennell of Okeene. Oklahoma. They have three children: Blake. Brent and Bambi. Rear Admiral Crowe has been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, two Legions of Merit, the Bronze Star with Combat V , seven Air Medals, the Navy Unit Commendation, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, and the Vietnamese Navy Distinguished Service Order and Gold Star.

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COMMANDER MIDDLE EAST FORCE REAR ADMIRAL WILLIAM J. CROWE, JR

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COMMANDER MIDDLE EAST FORCE REAR ADMIRAL SAMUEL H. PACKER