James A. Alger oral history transcription

Alger, James A., Jr. RADM, USCG, 1910-. USCG Ensign, 1931; B.S., 1931; Assistant Engineer, Saranac, 1931; Engineering duty, Upshur and McDougal, 1933; Assistant Engineer, Mendota, 1933; Engineer Officer, Hunt, 1933-1943; Engineer, Algonquin, 1934-1935; Engineer, Chelan, 1935--1937; Engineer, Cayuga, 1937-1938; Office of the Chief Engineer, CGHQ, 1938-1942; CO, Dione, 1942-1943; CO, Gresham, 1943; CO, USS Mosley, 1943-1944; CO, USS Lowe, 1944; Engineer, CG Yard, Curtis Bay, Md.; 1944- 1947; Planning Officer, CG Yard, Curtis Bay, Md., 1947-1948; CO, Pre-Commissioning Detail, Navy Seaplane Tenders, 1949; CO, Chincoteague, 1949--1950; Chief, Budget Division, CGHQ, 1950....1953; Planning Officer, CG Yard, 1953-1956; CO, Taney, 1956-1957;Engineering Mainte­ nance Officer, and CO, Enlisted Personnel, CG Academy, 1957-1959; Assistant Superintendent, CG Academy, 1959-1961; Chief, Office of Engineering, CGHQ, 1961-1962; Chief of Staff, USCG, 1962-1964; CO, First CG District, 1964-1967; Retired, 1967.