! , VOLUME VI, Number 3
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John B. Cpnnally Jr*
President-elect
Kennedy’s choice for
Secretary of the
Navy
KENNEDY PICK FOR SECNAV
WASHINGTON (AFPS ) John B. Connally Jr., an Austin,
Texas, Lawyer and decorated Navy veterah, has been
named Secretary of the Navy by President-elect
John F. Kennedy.
A native of Texas, Mr. Connally was graduated
from the University of Texas in 1939 with the degree
of Bachelor of Laws.
Mr. Connally was commissioned Ensign in the Naval
Reserve in June 1941. He was promoted to Lieutenant
(jg) the following year and to Lieutenant in October
1943. Upon terminating his service to 1954, he
held the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
After entering the Navy Mr. Connally attended
the Naval Intelligence School in New York City and
Served in the Censorship Branch of the Office of
the Chief of Naval Operations. He also worked in
training and manpower and served in the office of
James Forrostal, then Under Secretary of the- Navy.
During the war Mr. Connallysaw service in Algiers
and combat duty •• in the Pacific Islands, aboard the
Carriers Essex and Bennington. As Fighter Director
Officer on the Essex he was awarded the Bronze
Star. For his service on both ships he was awarded
the Legion of M