Rutheven E. Libby oral history transcription, 1984
Scope and Contents
Libby, Rutheven E., VADM, USN, 1900-1986. Education, USNA, 1922; USS Tennessee, 1922-1923; USS Utah and USS Colorado, 1924- 1929; M.S., Columbia University, 1931; USS Boggs, 1931-1934; XO, USS MacDonough, 1937- 1938; USS Northampton, 1938-1939; Assistant Naval Attache, American Embassy, London, 194Q.....194l;Aide, CIC, U.S. Fleet, 1941-1943; CO, Destroyer Squadron 1, which saw action in the Aleutian Islands and the Gilbert Islands, 1943-1944; CO, Destroyer Squadron 56, which partici pated in Marianas Campaign and occupation in southern Palau Islands, 1944; CO, USS Bremerton, 1946-1947; Deputy Chief, Strategic Plans Office of CNO, 1948; CO, Cruiser 3 Divi sion 1950-1952; CO, Battleship Cruiser 4, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, 1954-1955; Office of CNO, 1956- 1958; CO, First Fleet, 1958-1960; Retirement, 1960. Commentary on Admirals C. W. Nimitz, R K. Turner and E.J. King.
Dates
- Creation: 1984
Creator
- United States Naval Institute (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.
Extent
1 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository