Maury (AGS 16) - Naval Cruise Book

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oMMANDERI?C C EXECUTIVE oEE1cER , VAN LIMBURGH I f ' ..,. .si iif , A Commander Robert C. Van Limburgh, b01'1'1 ifl Emmett, Idaho i HOW Calls Ripon' Califomig' home., He is a graduate of Ripon Union High School. After enlisting in the Navy in late 1934 and completing reCl'l11'f training at the Naval Training Station San Diego, California, he reported for duty to the USS NEW MEXICO- C BB-40 5. As QM3 he was transferred in November 1939 to the USS MEADE C DD-274 7- In June 1942 having rapidly advanced to Chief Q1artermaster,he was commissioned Warrant Boatswain aboard the USS KING C PD' 272 5. He went aboard the USS CETUS Q AK-77 J in January 19435 after receiving a commission as an Ensign in june 1943, he served as Executive Officer until leaving in 1945. From November 1945 to November 1947 found him serving as Commanding Officer of the USS LITTLEHALES C AGS-7 J. In J enum 1945 he reported as Officer in Charge U. s. NAVY scHooL Q NETJ Tiburon, Califomia' 'main mg thereuntil October of 1951, a h ION t w ich time he took the position of Port Director at the U. S. NAVAL STAT SUBIC BAY, Philippine Islands. Next, he served as Commanding Officer of the USS TATNUCK C ATA'195 D before reporting to the Staff Comma in 51BrCh 1955. Following his tour in Alask nder 17th Naval District, Kodiak, Alaska as Director of Civilian Personnel a he was assigned to the Columbia River Group, Pacific Reserve Fleet- Asiefie, Oregon, as Administrative Officer and Chief Staff Officer. He was subsequently transferred to the St ck ' ' 0 ton Group, Pacific Reserve Fleet, as Chief Staff Officer in 1960, following which he assumed Command of the G YOUP- Commander Van Limburgh reported to the MAURY in February 1962 for duty as exec' utive Officer. Com c u e the good conduct medal, with two stars as well as area, victory' and 9CCUPation medals. His wife Fannie and c mander Van Limburgh's decorations in l d hildren,Robert and Kristen, presently live in Horwlulu'

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