Saint Paul (CA 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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Dia One Rear Admiral Benson was born in Concord, New Hampshire, in 1906, and entered the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, in 1925. After graduation, he was assigned to the USS NEW YORK, until December 1930, then to the Destroyer, SMITH THOMPSON. In June, 1934, he reported for submarine instruction at New London, Connecticut, and served on submarines R-14, S-42, and S-27 respectively. During World War ll, he f1rst served on board the Submarine NAUTILUS as Executive Officer, then was assigned as Commanding Officer of the submarines TRIGGER, RAZORBACK, and Submarine Division 42, respectively. After the war, he served at the Headquarters of Fleet Admiral King in Washington, and then in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. In 1947, he was assigned to the Staff of Com- mander Submarine Force, Atlantic Fleet, first as Readiness and New Developments officer, and later as War Plans Officer. ln 1949, he placed in commission the first submarine development group in the Navy, Submarine Development Group Two. From 1950 to 1952, he was Director of Public Information in the Office of Information at the Navy Department, he was then ordered as a student at the National War College from which he graduated in June 1953. At that time he assumed command of the Attack Transport USS BAYFIELD, part of the U. S. Seventh Fleet. In August 1954, he became Commander Transport Division 23 in the Amphibious Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, which unit's title was later changed to Amphibious Squadron Six. During most of that tour the squadron operated with the SIXTH FLEET in the Mediterranean. From September, 1955, until April, 1957, he was on duty in the Bureau of Naval Personnel in Washington, D.C. In May 1957, he assumed command of Cruiser Division One and flies his flag from the Division Flagship, the USS SAINT PAUL ICA-731. Rear Admiral Roy S. Benson, USN, is married to the former Vicla Wimbrow ot' Annapolis, Maryland, who has one son, Rickart A. Connole.

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Captain Irvin Swander Hartman, USN, was born on August 14, 1911, at Columbia City, Indiana, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Irvin L. Hartman. He attended Columbia City High School and the U.S. Naval Academy. Following his graduation in 1933, he was commissioned Ensign and assigned to the U.S.S. OMAHA. During 1936 Captain Hartman attended Submarine School and subsequently served in BARACUDA and SALMON prior to World War ll. He was Executive Officer on the U.S.S. SALMON at the time the war broke out. In June 1942 he was ordered to the U.S.S. S41 as Command- ing Ofticer. Captain Hartman took part in the defense of the Philippines, the defense of the Dutch East Indies, the Solomons, and the liberation of the Philippines. Following World War ll he served at various shore stations until ordered to the submarine tender U'S.S. HOWARD W. GILMORE as Executive Officer in July 1947. The next year he commanded Submarine Division 42 before attending the Naval War College. His tour as a student at the War College was followed by one as an instructor at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. During the latter tour, in January, 1952, he was promoted to Captain. In July 1952 Captain Hartman was ordered to Headquarters, Carib- bean. Sea Frontier, where he served as War Plans Otticer. He next commanded the Attack Cargo ship U.S.S. ELECTRA until December, 1954. Prior to reporting to the heavy cruiser SAINT manding Otticer in August 1957, Captain Hartman Enlisted Personnel Division of the Bureau of Naval Captain Hartman married the former Elizabeth D.C., in June 1935. They have three children, Michael, Patricia, and of 1957 at the U.S. PAUL for duty as Com- was Assistant Director, Personnel. Daubin ot Washington, Christopher. Michael is a member of the class Naval Academy. Captain and Mrs. Hartman make their home at 1118 Flora Avenue, Coronado, California. Um Zapfaia eww Vwm S. Qfmzmm Captain's Inspection