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LCDR Robert J. Carlin
Jul 1966 - May 1968
Robert J. CARLIN, was a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He
received a Bachelor of Science Degree from West Chester State College in
Pennsylvania in June 1952 and graduated from the Navy's Officer Candidate
School in December of that year. He saw service in Korea with the USS
CUSHING, a destroyer operating with the U. S. Seventh Fleet. For his
participation in that conflict he was awarded the United Nations Medal, the
Korean Service Award with two campaign stars, and the Korean Presidential Unit
Citation.
Prior to entering Submarine School in January 1957, LCDR CARLIN taught mathematics
at the U. S. Naval Academy. He then served in the USS CUTLASS (SS-478) for three years
before reporting to the Polaris submarine USS ROBERT E. LEE (SSBN-601)
in March 1960. As navigator, he completed the first three patrols made by
that ship. During the period October 1963 to February 1965, LCDR CARLIN was
Assistant Material Officer on the Staff of the Deputy Commander, Submarine
Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet where his duties were primarily concerned with
Polaris submarine matters. Upon detachment LCDR CARLIN received a submarine
force commendation for his performance of duty as a staff officer. From March
1965 until July 1966 LCDR CARLIN served as Executive Officer of the USS GROUPER
(AGSS-214). In July 1966 he took command of the USS BANG(SS-385).
On February 22, 1968 the Freedom's Foundation at Valley Forge awarded LCDR
CARLIN the George Washington Honor Medal for his "significant achievement
in fostering the American Way of Life."
Upon detachment from command of BANG, LCDR CARLIN reported to the Director, Joint
Strategic Target Planning Staff, OFFUTT Air Force Base, Nebraska.
LCDR Carlin is now deceased.