Background
Ward, Robert Elwin Mccraner was born on February 2, 1914 in San Acacia, Colorado, United States. Son of Matthew and Minnie (Barnes) Ward.
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Robert Elwin Mccraner Ward
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Student of University California, 1930-1931. Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1935. Graduate National War College.
Career
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1935, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1960. Commander United States Ship Sailfish, 1943-1944, United States Ship Sea Leopard, 1945-1946, United States Ship Chopper, 1946-1948. Training officer Anti-Submarine School Pacific Fleet, 1949-1950.
Commander Submarine Division 52, 1951-1952, Submarine Squadron 7, 1956-1957.
Commander United States Ship Washburn, 1957-1958. United States Ship Rochester, 1958-1959.
Staff Office Chief Naval Operations, 1959-1960. Chief legislative affairs Office Secretary Navy, 1960-1962, director material management review Department of Navy, 1962-1963.
Commander Amphibious Group Two, 1963-1964.
Commander Naval Reserve Training Command, Omaha, from 1964.
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Married Frances Larco, November 9, 1938. Children: Robert Matthew, Spencer Rowan, Patricia Hope.
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American