Leftwich (DD 984) - Naval Cruise Book

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 COMMANDER, DESTROYER SQUADRON SEVEN Capt. Jones

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER Commander Richard Markley Smith Richard Markley SMITH was born in Santa Monica. California on 27 August 1949. son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford SMITH. He graduated from J.H. Francis Polytechnic High School in Sun Valley. California and entered the United States Naval Academy in JUNE 1967. Upon graduation from the Naval Academy on 9 June 1971. CDR SMITH reported to the USS HENRY B. WILSON (01)0-7) where he served as 1st Lieutenant and Main Propulsion Assistant. During that tour, he deployed to the Western Pacific from August 1971 to December 1971 and June 1972 to February 1973. From September 1974 to September 1976 CDR SMITH attended the Naval Post Graduate School at Monterey, California. While CDR SMITH attended the Naval Post Graduate School he received a MS degree in Physical Oceanography. From October 1976 to May 1977 CDR SMITH attcndcs Surface Warfare Officer Department Head School at Newport. Rhode Island. Upon graduation, he reported to the Pre-commissioning Crew of the USS G RIDLEY (CG 21), serving as Engineering Officer until October 1981. In November 1981. CDR SMITH reported to Staff Commander, Training Command. U.S. Pacific Fleet as Flag Secretary. CDR SMITH assumed duties as Executive Officer, USS LEFTWICH (DD 1984) in April 1984. Commander SMITH'S home is Spring Valley, California, lie is married to Nancy Lynn MCGOWAN of Covina. California and they have one son. Kcllcn. CDR SMITH has earned and is entitled to wear the Combat Action Ribbon, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), and the Vietnamese Gallentry Cross with Silver Star Award.

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