Theodore E Chandler (DD 717) - Naval Cruise Book

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CDR. J. R. Crumpton, USN l CDR Crumpton began his naval career during WWII when he served aboard the USS MEMPHIS CCL-135 as a Seaman First Class. He subsequently attended the U. S. Naval Academy, After being commissioned an Ensign in 1948 and then reported aboard the USS BRINKLEY BASS CDD-8875. Dur- ing the Korean War CDR Crumpton served aboard the USS MURRELET CAM-3725. In 1952 he took command of the minesweeper USS JACKSHAW CAMS-212. From July 1954 to May 1956, he was assigned to the Bureau of Ships and was later assigned to the Commander Mine Squadron II in January 1957. CDR Crumpton's next assignment was aboard the USS PHILLIPS QDDE-4985. After this tour, he returned to staff duty as Mines Oflicer on the Staif of Commander, Mine Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet. In 1962 he spent Iive months studying at the Royal Navy Staff College in Greenwich, England. Upon completion of this schooling he reported on board the USS AULT CDD-6985 and served a year as Executive Officer. In February 1964, he joined the Joint Staff of Commander, U. S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, where he served for one year as plans officer. CDR Crumpton assumed command of the USS THEODORE E. CHANDLER QDD-7175 on 6 April 1965 and was relieved in a Change of Command ceremony on 17 December 1966 at Yoko- suka, Japan. Pictured above is the Change of Command ceremony at which Cdr. J. R. Rockwood relieved Cdr. J. R. Crumpton as Commanding Oflicer of the USS T. E. Chandler CDD-7175 in December 1966. 7

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CAPTAIN AT G. Q. COMDESRON NINE AND THE C. O. fix , A VISIT FROM RADM KELLY CHIEF OF CHAPLAINS THE C.0. LANDS A TONKIN WHOPPER WATCHFUL EYE NOONER