Raleigh (LPD 1) - Naval Cruise Book

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EXEC TIVE Fl-'IG R Commander Mcl..AUGlll..lN was bom on 25 September 1936 in Orange, New Jersey. He attended Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York on a traclt scholarship, specializing in the shotput and discus throw, and was a member of the Delta Upsilon Fratemity. He was graduated in 1958 with a AB Degree in Latin American Relations. On 26 August 1958 Commander McLAUGHl.lN was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy from OCS. at which time he spent 5 months in Deep Sea Diving School, Washington, D.C. He then served for 32 months on the USS CHOWANOC CATF-1001, where. as well as taking over duties as Diving Officer. he also became the Communications, Operations, and Executive Officer. After 4 months of Inactive Duty in the Naval Reserve he spent another 4 months in Gunnery School in preparation for his 2 year tom as Weapons Officer and First Lieutenant of USS HARRY E. HUBBARD KDD-7481. He was next assigned to dlore duty tn BUPERS as Auxiliary Staff Placement Officer. A few months later. in July 1964, the Commander attended American University for a refresher in lntemational Relations. He then continued his tour of shore duty as a Tactics lnstmctor at the United States Naval Academy. Armapolis, Maryland and later as a student fin June 1967! in the Terrier Missile Officer Course at Mare Island, Califomla. in preparation for his position as Weapons Officer aboard USS REEVES CDLG-241 in Vietnam. Commander MCLAUGHLIN participated in 6 combat patrols while sewing with BEEVES and was aboard when the ship's squadron was awarded a Navy Unit Commendation for distinguished service in Vietnam from June 66 to July 68. Among the campaign and service medals he received for service in and around the waters of Viet- nam are: Navy Unit Conlnendation fVietnaml. Vietnam K4 starsl. Navy Achievement Medal l Combat VD. and the Vietnam Campaign fwith devicel. Upon completion of his 2 year tour on USS REEVES Commander McLAUGHLlN spent 2 years in COMCRUDESFLOT 12. as Surface Operations Officer. He was then ordered to RALEIGH, where, on 7 June 1971 he became her sixth Executive Officer. Commanier McLAUGHLlN resides with his wife Gwendolyn and their two sons, Bruce lage 93 and Craig lagegfll at Virginia Beach, Virginia. -

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