Background
Sharp, Raymond Neil was born on April 9, 1906 in Maryville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Giffis Claton and Susan (Beeler) Sharp.
Sharp, Raymond Neil was born on April 9, 1906 in Maryville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Giffis Claton and Susan (Beeler) Sharp.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1930. Graduated from Nava War College, 1950.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1930, designated naval aviator, 1932, advanced through grades to rear admiral. Various assignment at sea and on shore, 1930-1943. Assistant air officer, then navigator United States Ship Yorktown, 1943-1944.
Member of staff commander Carrier Division 3, then chief staff commander Carrier Division 5.
Assigned staff commander 2d Carrier Task Force, 1944. Executive officer North.A.S Patuxent River then successively director armament test Naval Air Test Center, Executive officer United States Ship Midway, commanding officer Naval Air Reserve Training Unit, United States Ship Tripoli, United States Ship Essex, assistant chief staff operations Commander in Chief Atlantic Fleet, commander Carrier Division 15, assigned Office Secretary Defense, commander Carrier Division 1.
Assigned ComFairWestPac, 1962-1963. Deputy commander Fleet Activities Command, Washington, 1963-1965.
Commander of Pacific Missile Range, since 1965.
Member of staff commander Carrier Division 3, then chief staff commander Carrier Division 5.
Married Elizabeth Higgason, December 21, 1937.