Talladega (APA 208) - Naval Cruise Book

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LT K. R. GARDNER, First Lieutenant

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I 1 EXECUTIVE UFFICER CDR. W. P. Baker Commander William P. BAKER was born on 17 AUgusT 1920 in New lV1aTamoras, Ohio, and QraduaTed from The U.S. Naval Academy in June 19-42. The USS BAINBRIDOE prepared CDR BAKER as ExecuTive Officer of The USS JOHN W. WEEKS and Then as Commanding Olllicer of USS PARKER. During These periods Commander BAKER also served aboard The USS SAIPAN, USS GENERAL WILLIAM IVIITCI-IELL, USS I-IELENA and The USS BENNINOTON. I Commander BAKER also served as an insTrucTor aT The NROTC, Nolre Dame UniversiTy, LIS. Naval PosTgraduaTe School and as ExecuTive Olllicer and insTrucTor of The NROTC of TulTs UniversiTy. I I W Commander BAKER reporTed aboard The TALLADEGA in July, 1961, as her Execu- Tive OEIicer. I D

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