University of South Carolina NROTC - Salvo Yearbook (Columbia, SC)

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THE 1973 SALVO University of South Carolina Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps CAPTAIN JOHN H. FITZGEREL, USN, COMMANDING

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COMMANDING OFFICER CAPTAIN JOHN H. FITZGEREL CAPTAIN JOHN H. FITZGEREL is now in his third year as Commanding Officer of the NROTC Unit of the University of South Carolina. During these years CAPTAIN FITZGEREL has accomplished much in the job of molding quality Naval and Marine Corps Officers. CAPTAIN FITZGEREL came to the Unit from his last tour as Executive Director of the Navy Department of Legislative Af- fairs. Other prior duty statians include the Chief of Staff, Naval Support Activity, Da- Nang, Republic of Vietnam and Commanding Officer of the destroyer, USS VOGELESANG. He has also served as Strategic Operations Officer, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Congressional Liaison Officer in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. During his career which began in July, 1942, CAP- TAIN FITZGEREL has served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam conflict. CAPTAIN FITZGEREL received his baccalaureate degree from Muhlenberg Col- lege, Pennsylvania and the Masters Degree in International Affairs from George Washing- ton University. He was graduated from the Naval War College Senior Course. CAPTAIN FITZGEREL and his wife Jessanne have four children; a son, Hill, and daughters Nancy, Betsy, and Carol. We of the NROTC Battalion continually turn to CAPTAIN FITZGEREL for both timely encouTagement and motivation. We certainly get it. A sincere thank you goes out to CAPTAIN' FITZGEREL for the de- dicated work he has done, is doing, and will do on behalf of the NROTC Unit, University of South Carolina. 40 HOURS A WEEK, PETE!