Paul Ferrer

October 15, 1940 - February 27, 2022

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Veteran Story

US Navy
1959 - 1966 and 1973 - 1989
FTG1(SS); ISC(SG)

Submarine School, New London, Connecticut, Fire Control Technician "A" School, USNTC, San Diego, California, MK 113 Mod 5 Torpedo Fire Control System Factory Course, Glendale, California, Photo Interpretation Basic Course, Lowry AFB, Denver, Colorado, Advanced Imagery Interpretation, Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo, Texas

Qualification in Submarines, SSBN Deterrent Patrol insignia (7 patrols), Navy Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Expert Pistol, Rifle Sharpshooter

Duties:  Qualified in Submarines, Qualified Diving Officer of the Watch, Sonar Watch Supervisor, Command Chief, Fleet Intelligence Reserve Support Team, Pacific (Naval Reserve, North Island NAS)

Stationed:  USS Vance (DER387), USS Tang (SS563), USS Queenfish (SS393), USS Woodrow Wilson (SSBN624) - Commissioning Crew (Blue)

Submarine duty is/was the best. Great shipmates; great chow; extra money. Favorite memory:  initiation ceremony when I made Chief Petty Officer. What a blast!