Saint Paul (CA 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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falgyif. CAPTAIN FREDERICK C. STELTER, JR., USN COMMANDING OFFICER Since 29 May 1952 Captain Stelter was born in 1902 at Seymour, Indiana, and received his com- mission in June 1926. Among other duty stations, he has served in battleships, destroyers, as Chief of Staff, ComCruDiv THREE, and in the Office of the Chief 29 M 1952, he assumed command of the FIGHTING of Naval Operations. On ay SAINT. Captain Stelter has been awarded the Legion of Merit with the Combat Distinguishing Device and the Commendation Ribbon with Combat Distinguishing Device and three Stars.

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'L CAPTAIN ROY A. GANO, USN COMMANDING OFFICER 17 July 1951 to 29 May 1952 His friendly manner, attention to duty, and consideration for others will long be remembered by all those who have had the pleasure of serving under his com- mand. Alert and firm in his control of all matters affecting the ship's missions, he inspired confidence in all of us that his leadership would be calm, considered, responsive and constant. His confidence in his officers and crew brought forth every effort on their part to merit that trust. Some men are taught to become leaders, some gain it through time and experience, while a chosen few are en- dowed by nature. Captain Gano falls into this latter category. In his parting speech to the crew, he made the statement which most endeared him to the hearts of his men: We have all had the opportunity to make life long friends. if ly 11 ll E A ' tl lt .l 1 5 5 li ,A Ni ,al I 41. il 'l il 7: Qu fl Y s ' ' 1. . -1 ' 2? Lg,-41' g 4' e f f' ' ' - f A iff' '7 1

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M , Q, L 1 f 5, jff ' JZ COMMANDER DENNIS C LYNDON USN EXECUTIVE OFFICER Commander Lyndon reported aboard the SAINT PAUL on 7 July 1951 with that rare talent of being able to combine conscientiousness, wisdom, impartiality, and zeal with all around good judgment. Above all, his fine sense of humor and likeable manner are everpresent. Well liked by everyone from recruit to Admiral, Commander Lyndon is All Navy. His long hours of hard work, mixed with his poems, notes in the Plan of the Day and cheerful interest at all times indeed made THE FIGHTING SAlNT's second Korean cruise a better one for every man auboa rd.