Record #:

11269

Author(s):

Jarett, Calvin

Abstract:

North Carolina native Vernon L. Lowrance is the new commander of Submarine Force Atlantic (Vice Admiral). Lowrance served in World War II as a submarine commander of the USS R-16 Kingfish, and others. These commands require skill in the field of silence, as submarines patrol neutral waters to obtain information on foreign powers. For his services, Lowrance was awarded the Navy Cross, Silver, and Gold stars before receiving his current command. He is a veteran of thirty-four years of naval service.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 33 Issue 5, Aug 1965, p7, por

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--World War, 1939-1945--Naval operations--Submarines