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Bernard L. Austin oral history transcription

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Identifier: MSC-382- Item OH 1

Scope and Contents

Austin, Bernard L., VADM, USN, 1902-1979. Education, The Citadel and USNA, 1924; USS New York, 1924-1926; Submarine training and service, 1927-1931;USNA, Teaching Staff, 1931-1934; CO, USS R-11, 1934-1937;Press Relations Officer, Navy Department, 1937-1940; CO, Destroyer 46 Division 1943; CO, Destroyer Division 27 and Destroyer 14 Squadron 1943-1944; Assistant Chief of Staff, CIC, Pacific Fleet and Ocean Areas, 1944-1945; National War College, 1946-1947; CO, Service Squadron 1, Service 3 Squad­ ron 1950-1951; Director, International Affairs Division, Office of CNO, 1952-1954; Director, Joint Staff Office, 1956-1958; CO, Second Fleet, 1958-1959; President, Naval War College, 1960- 1964; Retired, 1964.

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  • Creation: undated

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Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository

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