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COMMANDING
OFFICER
Captain
T.
W. McNamara
Captain McNamara, the son of William F. and Molly (Quigley)
McNamara, was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on November 26, 1926.
He is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy and Lehigh
University. Following graduation from the academy in June 1948, he was
commissioned an Ensign and reported aboard
USS HENRICO (APA-45)
for
duty. Subsequent assignments included Navigator in
USS MONTROSE
(APA-212),
Executive Officer in
USS ENERGY (MS0-438)
and Operations
Officer in
USS FLOYD B. PARKS (DD-884).
In November 1959, Captain McNamara reported to the Bureau of Naval
Personnel where he served initially as a Placement Officer and then as Ad–
ministrative Assistant to the Assistant Chief for Personnel Control. Detached
in July 1961, he reported to
USS JOHN PAUL JONES (DD-932)
for duty as
Executive Officer. Captain McNamara returned to the Naval War College in
August 1964, for duty on the staff in the War Gaming Department and later
as an Aide to the President.
From July 1966 to April 1968, he commanded
USS ROBISON (DDG-
12).
During his tour, the ship received the Meritorious Unit Commendation
and the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Meritorious Citation(Gallantry
Cross). He next served on the staff, Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Force,
U.S. Pacific Fleet, as Training and Readiness Officer and for two months as
Assistant Chief of Staff for Plans and Operations. In September 1970, he
became Executive Assistant and Senior Aide to the Chief of Naval Material,
from which assignment he reported to )the
USS CHICAGO.
Among Captain McNamara's decorations are the Legion of Merit with
Combat Distinguishing Device and Gold Star in lieu of second award, the
Bronze Star with Combat Distinguishing Device, the Meritorious Service
Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Meritorious Unit Commendation and
numerous campaign and theatre ribbons.
Captain McNamara is married to the former Claire C. Carr of Wilkes–
Barre, Pennsylvania. They and their seven children, Sharon, William, Daniel,
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Joseph, Thomas, Robert and Patrick reside in San Diego, California.