Saint Paul (CA 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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'wg-sax ? CAPTZIIIV Nun, Captain Hugh G. Nott enlisted in the Navy as an apprentice seaman in 1942. After two years of wartime service, advancing to Quartermaster First Class, he was commissioned an Ensign upon graduation from the Naval Reserve Midshipman's School at Fort Schuyler, New York, in 1945. After attending submarine school in 1949, he qualified in submarines aboard USS MANTA QSS-2991. He later qualified for command ofsubmarines on USS CLAMAGORE QSS-3431. After serving as Aide and Flag Lieutenant to Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Captain Nott attended the Naval War College. JY 1 lff1'ii:'s. ,,.,,1i1 ?3 'i-Lil 'PS h e Upon graduation in l955, he served as Executive Officer of USS WAHOO QSS-5651 and then took command of USS STlC'Kl.lTB.M'K CSS-4l5J. ln l958 he became Commanding Officer of USS GRAYBACK QSSG-5743, a newly designed missile-launching sub- marine. In l96l Captain Nott served as Assistant Operations Officer on the Staff of Commander SEVENTH Fleet. After attending the National War College in 1965. he served as Chief Staff Officer of Submarine Squadron 15. the Polaris squadron in the Pacific. He was awarded the Legion ofMerit for exemplary service in this billet. He then became Commanding Officer of USS DELTA KAR-91. his last command before reporting to SAINT PAUL. Captain Nott holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland and a Master of Science degree from George Washington University. Captain Nott is married to the former Jean Harshman of Bowling Green, Ohio. They have two daughters, Kathleen and Nancy, both students at Ohio Wesleyan University. I X X l I . QS it With Under Secretary of the Navy John W. Warner. .. .i l -l ogol . . fi 1 .Agnuk lf .- st. 'S-sc , N

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CAPTAIN It mv Captain Ralph A. Hilson began his naval career as a seaman aboard the battleship USS WYOMING and entered the Naval Academy in 1941, graduating with the class of 1945. His first commissioned duty was as Executive Officer of LST 821, before he assumed command of PC 1546. Continuing on sea duty in 1948, Captain Hilson served for two years as Operations Officer of USS SHANNON QDM-251, followed by two years as Flag Lieutenant to Commander Destroyer Flotilla FOUR. He next attended Stanford University, receiving a Master's Degree in Personnel Administration. Other shore duty assignments have included the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Office ofthe Chief of Naval Operations, and the Service Schools Command. 8 With Brigadier General Allen Pirron. Artillery Commander, Twenty-Four Corps. ,.-.1--1' Captain Hilson has commanded two destroyer-type ships, USS DEALEY KDE-10065 and USS NICHOLAS CDD-4491. He is a graduate of the Naval War College and the National War College. His last assignment before coming to SAINT PAUL was as Current Operations Officer on the Staff ofCommander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet. He received the Legion of Merit for outstanding achievement in this billet. Captain Hilson assumed command of USS SAINT PAUL CCA-73D in February 1968. Under his command the heavy cruiser was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for her achievements during a 1968 deployment to the Western Pacific and naval gunfire support duties off the Republic of Vietnam. For his outstanding leadership Captain Hilson received a Gold Star in lieu of a second Legion of Merit and the Vietnamese Distinguished Service Order. After leaving SAINT PAUL on August 12, Captain Hilson reported to the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington, D.C., for further duty.

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