Shenandoah (AD 26) - Naval Cruise Book

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.A .gggm ,,,,4,,::u-, p-151.gif Gomnzmzolinq . . Captain Frank H. Newton, Jr., was born on Dec- ember 11, 1899 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Captain Newton attended the Classical High School in Spring- field and later served as a seaman in the U. S. Naval Reserve on board the U. S. S. ZARIFA, during World War I. After entering the U. S. Naval Academy he was commissioned Ensign upon his graduation on June 8, 1923. Serving on various assignments up to the out- break of World War II, he then took command of a Group and later a Flotilla of LST's. He participated in the Sicilian and Salerno campaigns in the Mediter- ranean and the Normandy campaign in Europe. Captain Newton attended the Armed Forces Staff College and after his graduation in August, 1945 he served on the Staff of Commander Seventh Fleet as Plans Officer. On June 5, 1950 Captain Newton re- ported on board the U. S. S. SHENANDOAH CAD-26D and assumed command June 8, 1950. He makes his home in Springfield, Massachusetts. He has been awarded the following decorations: Legion of Merit with Combat Distinguishing Service: Bronze Star fArmylZ Croix de Guerre with Gold Star 1FranceJ3 Order of Pao Ting QChinaJg World War I and World War II Atlantic Theatreg Asiatic-Pacific Theatre: European Theatre: China Service: American Defense. 5 5- , f,-f cnpmm mamma H. NEuJTon,.uz.,U.s.N 4 ft . dc

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