Herbert D. Riley oral history transcription
Scope and Contents
Riley, Herbert D., VADM, USN, 1904-1973. Typescript of interview with VADM Riley treating his family background, education and youth in Baltimore, Md., USNA education, 1923-1927; Interest in Naval Aviation, flight training, 1929- 1930; Scouting Squadrons Five and Six, 1930-1933; Patrol Squadron One, Hawaii, 1933-1935; USS Ranger, and USS Portland; Naval AIRSTA, Anacostia, D.C.; Aide to FDR, 1939-1940; Aide to ADM A. L. Bristol 1940; CO, Patrol Wings, USFLT, 1941 with account of patrol activities; WWII in the Pacific as CO, USS Makassar Strait at Battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa; Operations officer, CO, First Carrier Task Force,l945;Joint Task Force One, Operation Crossroads, 1946-1947; Stra tegic Plans Division, CNO, and visit to Saudi Arabia and the Middle East; Naval Assistant to SECDEF, 1947-1948; National War College, Student, 1949-1950
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- Creation: undated
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- United States Naval Institute (Organization)
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1 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository