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l 1 REAR ADMIRAL THOMAS CAMERON RAGAN, USN Commander, Cruiser Division Five Thomas Cameron Ragan was born in Christianburg, Virginia, 21 January 1904. He attended Christianburgh High School and graduated from the United States Naval Acadamy in 1924. In 1931 he received the degree of Master of Science from Harvard University. He has advanced in grade and was promoted to Rear Admiral 1 January 1952. Among other assignments Admiral Ragan has seen duty on the USS NEVV YORK, USS SARATOGA, USS VVEST VIRGINIA and the USS CALIFORNIA. He has served as Commander, Destroyer Squadrons 12 and 8, and Destroyer Division 81. In 1949 and 1950 he was in command of the heavy cruiser USS MACON. ln June 1953 Admiral Ragan assumed duties as Commander, Cruiser Division One. In January 1954 lie was assigned additional duties as Coin- mander, Rlockading and Escort Forces, Pacihc- Task Force 95. He has llovvn his flag in the USS LOS ANGELES since 10 October 1953. On 1 May he became Commander, Cruiser Division Five, of which the USS LOS ANGELES is a unit. It is with pride that the LOS ANGELES considers itself as his HIIOIIICH. Admiral Ragan is married to Margaret Swann of Atlanta, Georgia, and they have one son, Thomas Cameron Ragan, Jr. Admiral and Mrs. Ragan's home address is 907 26th Street South, Arlington, Virginia.