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Domestic News
February 25, 1943
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
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Rear Admiral W. B. Young arrived in Key West for routine naval inspection, accompanied by two lieut.-commanders, met by local naval officials including Capt. Reordan and Capt. Gibbs.
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REAR ADMIRAL YOUNG ARRIVES ON NAVAL INSPECTION TOUR
Rear Admiral W. B. Young, paymaster for the U. S. Navy, of Washington, arrived in Key West by plane this morning for a routine inspection of naval activities on the island. Admiral Young was accompanied by Lieut.-Comdr. J. W. Boundy of the staff of Rear Admiral A. B. Cook of Jacksonville, and Lieut.-Comdr. C. T. Abbott of Washington.
The party was met at the Boca Chica airport by Capt. C. E. Reordan, commandant of the Key West Naval Operating Base and Capt. Tucker Gibbs, special aide to the commandant and a large party of high ranking naval officials of Key West.
While in Key West, Admiral Young will be the guest of Captain Gibbs, who he has known for many years during his naval career.
Admiral Young will meet officers in charge of the NOB supply department late today and will make a routine inspection and tour of the naval activities during the day.
Rear Admiral W. B. Young, paymaster for the U. S. Navy, of Washington, arrived in Key West by plane this morning for a routine inspection of naval activities on the island. Admiral Young was accompanied by Lieut.-Comdr. J. W. Boundy of the staff of Rear Admiral A. B. Cook of Jacksonville, and Lieut.-Comdr. C. T. Abbott of Washington.
The party was met at the Boca Chica airport by Capt. C. E. Reordan, commandant of the Key West Naval Operating Base and Capt. Tucker Gibbs, special aide to the commandant and a large party of high ranking naval officials of Key West.
While in Key West, Admiral Young will be the guest of Captain Gibbs, who he has known for many years during his naval career.
Admiral Young will meet officers in charge of the NOB supply department late today and will make a routine inspection and tour of the naval activities during the day.
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Arrival Departure
Military
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Rear Admiral Young
Key West
Naval Inspection
Arrival
Boca Chica Airport
What entities or persons were involved?
Rear Admiral W. B. Young
Lieut. Comdr. J. W. Boundy
Lieut. Comdr. C. T. Abbott
Capt. C. E. Reordan
Capt. Tucker Gibbs
Rear Admiral A. B. Cook
Where did it happen?
Key West
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Key West
Event Date
This Morning
Key Persons
Rear Admiral W. B. Young
Lieut. Comdr. J. W. Boundy
Lieut. Comdr. C. T. Abbott
Capt. C. E. Reordan
Capt. Tucker Gibbs
Rear Admiral A. B. Cook
Event Details
Rear Admiral W. B. Young arrived in Key West by plane for a routine inspection of naval activities. Accompanied by Lieut.-Comdr. J. W. Boundy and Lieut.-Comdr. C. T. Abbott, he was met at Boca Chica airport by Capt. C. E. Reordan, Capt. Tucker Gibbs, and other naval officials. He will be the guest of Captain Gibbs and will meet with NOB supply department officers and tour naval activities.