Los Angeles (CA 135) - Naval Cruise Book

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GOOD LUCK and J. Dunham Reilly, Captain, United States Navy J For CAPT (then Commander) James Dunham Reilly, 11 December, 1958, brought to an nd a year ' s tour of duty as executive officer of the LOS ANGELES. His relief, CDR Everett i. Glenn reported aboard while the ship was visiting Hong Kong, BCC. A native of Winnetka, Illinois, CAPT Reilly attended Harvard University for two years irior to entering the U. S. Naval Academy in 1935. Following his graduation in 1939, he erved aboard the USS CHESTER. Serving at sea during World War II and the Korean war, ;APT Reilly saw extensive action against the enemy during both periods. He has served as Gunnery Officer of the USS SHANGRI-LA and has been Commanding )fficer of the USS CHEVALIER. His new duty station will be in San Diego, Calif., where he esides with his wife, the former Louise Blossom of Lake Forrest, 111., and their three children. 92

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RADM Frank W. Fenno, USN, and RADM John Frederick Davidson, USN Yokosuka, 6 Dec. 1957 RADM John Frederick Davidson, USN., today assumed command of Cruiser Division Five. The colorful ceremonies, held on board the Cruiser Division Flagship, USS LOS ANGELES, marked the departure of RADM Frank W. Fenno from that post. RADM Fenno is leaving the Western Pacific Area to assume his new- duties as Commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Force, Pacific Fleet. He has been Commander, Cruiser Division Five, for the past year. RADM Davidson arrives from a tour of duty as Director, Politico-Military Policy Division, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. j «.»» mW r All honors are rendered as RADM Fenno is piped over the side. ' Opposite Page) RADM Frank W. Fenno left the LOS ANGELES in mid-cruise his new assignment : Commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Force, Pacific Fleet. Admiral Fenno flew his flag in the LOS ANGELES for five months, although he had been ComCruDivFive since December, 1956. RADM Fenno commanded the submarine USS TROUT in one of the epic missions of World War IL Under cover of darkness, the TROUT slipped by Japanese guns in Manila Bay to put ammunition ashore on beseiged Corregidor, and escaped to safety with a vast horde of gold, silver, and securities belonging to the Philippine government. Exploits of the TROUT won Admiral Fenno the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross with two stars, and Silver Star Medal. For later Pacific submarine campaigns he holds the Bronze Star Medal, Legion of Merit, and the Presidential Unit Citation. A Naval Academy graduate, class of ' 25, he has also served as Chief of Staff, Taiwan Defense Command, as Submarine Division, Squadron, and Flotilla Commander, Chief of Staff, Sublant, and has captained the subs MALLARD, RUNNER, and PAMPANITO.

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