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LCDR Clarence (Joe) Taff Jr
Dec 1969 - Jun 1971

Clarence O. Taff, JR., is a 1956 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and upon commissioning was assigned to the USS SAIPAN (CVL-48). His next assignment, in 1957, was to the USS CANBERRA (CAG-2) for a two year tour of duty. He attended Submarine School in the summer of 1959, and served on board the USS GREENFISH (SS-351) for three years before attending a two year course at the U. S. naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA. His next assignment was aboard the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (SSBN-600) in which he served as Navigator for three years. Following his Fleet Ballistic Missile submarine duty, he served as Executive Officer aboard the USS TENCH (SS-417) for two years.

LCDR Taff's next assignment was as Commanding Officer, USS BLENNY (SS-324) until that ship was inactivated in October 1969. LCDR Taff assumed command of the USS BANG (SS-385) in December 1969. His next assignment after BANG was as U.S. Special Projects Liaison Officer to the Polaris Executive of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense in London, England.

LCDR Taff was awarded a personal Commendation by Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet and the Navy Unit Commendation while serving on the USS GREENFISH (SS-351).