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18 GENERALS OF THE ARMY AND THE AIR FORCE AND ADMIRALS OF THE NAVY He was also awarded the Purple Heart Medal for wounds received in enemy action on September 15, 1942. After the sinking of the WASP, he returned to the United States, and in November 1942 reported as Assistant Personnel Officer in the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Navy Department, Washington, D. C. In that capacity he was liaison officer with the Bureau of Naval Personnel for the establishment of the V-12 pre-medical, pre-dental, medical and dental training programs. He received a Letter of Commendation fro the Chief of the Bureau of Naval Personnel for this duty. He continued to serve as such until December 1943, when he became Executive Officer of the U. S. Naval Hospital, Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. Ordered in January 1945 to the Atlantic Basin Iron Works, Brooklyn, New York, he had duty in connection with the fitting out of the USS TRANQUILLITY, and joined that hospital ship as senior medical officer upon her commissioning on April 24, 1945. He served in her until December 1945, when he was assigned to the U. S. Naval Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as Executive Officer. He remained there until June 1947, when he transferred in a similar capacity, to the U. S. Naval Hospital, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland. In November 1949 he reported as Commanding Officer of the U. S. Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California. Returning to Bethesda, Maryland, he commanded the Naval Medical School, National Naval Medical Center, until July 16, 1951, when he became Commanding Officer of the U. S. Naval Hospital there. In July 1953 he reported as Fleet Medical Officer, Staff, Commander in Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet, and Chief of Staff for Medical Matters to the Commander in Chief, Pacific, continuing to serve in that capacity until April 1954, when he was ordered to duty as Deputy and Assistant Chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Navy Department. In February 1955 Admiral Hogan became Surgeon General of the Navy and Chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. In addition to the Silver Star Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, and the Purple Heart Medal, Rear Admiral Hogan has the American Defense Service Medal with star; the American Campaign Medal; the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two stars; the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with four engagement stars; the World War II Victory Medal; and the National Defense Service Medal. His official address is 2073 Commonwealth Avenue, Auburndale, Massachusetts. He is married to the former Grace Gloninger of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and they have three children, Bartholomew T. Hogan, Thomas F. Hogan, III, and Mary Ledlie Hogan. He is a Fellow of the American Medical Association; American College of Physicians; and American Psychiatric Association; Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; a member of the American College of Hospital Administrators; a member of the House of Delegates of the American Hospital Association; a member of the House of Delegates of the American Medical Association. He is an Examiner for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and an Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D. C. In 1945 he received the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from Mt. Saint Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Maryland, and an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from Villanova College in June 1954. Dr. Hogan is author of the following professional papers: Psychology of the Sick; Understanding the Sick; Pharamocological Shock Therapy in Psychoses; articles on Mental Hygiene for Naval Academy Test Book; Neuronitis Resulting from Tetanus Anti-toxin Injections; Psychoses Precipitated by Sulfanilamide; Syndrone of Occlusion of the Anterior Vertebral Artery; Psychological Reactions of Surviving Personnel following Torpedoeing of Ship; and Navy's V-12 Medical and Dental Training Programs. He was the Editor in Chief of the Hospital Corps Handbook, 1953 Edition. Address: Navy Department, Washington 25, D. C. HOLLOWAY, JAMES LEMUEL, JR. VICE ADMIRAL, U. S. NAVY (34695) Born at Fort Smith, Arkansas, June 20, 1898. He was appointed to the Naval Academy from Texas in 1915, graduating on June 6, 1918, being commissioned ensign on June 7 of that year. Promotions: lieutenant (junior grade), September 21, 1918; lieutenant, June 3, 1922; lieutenant commander, June 30, 1933; commander, July 1, 1939; captain, June 17, 1942; rear admiral, to rank from September 4, 1943, and vice admiral as of February 2, 1953. Admiral Holloway served in the destroyer MONAGHAN, Brest, France, 1918. He had various staff and command assignments between World Wars I and II, including junior member U. S. Government Mission to Brazil, Uraguay and Argentine, headed by Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby, in 1920; flag lieutenant, Naval War College, 1932-32; and flag lieutenant to Commander Cruisers, U. S. Fleet, 1933-34. He commanded the destroyers WAINWRIGHT and McCORMICK in 1921 and was executive officer of TRUXTUN on the China Station, June 1922 to July 1924. After two years at the Naval Academy as instructor in ordnance and gunnery, he served in USS WEST VIRGINIA from 1926 to 1928, receiving several commendations for gunnery proficiency during that period. Admiral Holloway commanded USS HOPKINS, a squadron leader of Destroyer Squadron Three in 1934-35. He then served in the Gunnery Section, Fleet Training Division, Navy Department, 1935-38, and was navigator of USS IDAHO, 1938-39. He assumed command SIRIUS July 1939 and in September that year became chief of staff to Commander Atlantic Fleet, while the Atlantic Fleet was being expanded and deployed strategically for neutrality duty. In August 1940 Admiral Holloway returned to the Navy Department. From duty as office in charge Gunnery Section, Fleet Training Division, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, he returned to sea March 1942 to command Destroyer Squadron Ten, newly built and commissioned in the Atlantic Fleet. With this command [[end page]] [[start page]] FEBRUARY, 1955 ISSUE 19 [[image - portrait photograph captioned VICE ADMIRAL JAMES L. HOLLOWAY JR.]] he participated in the first African invasion as one of the three principal destroyer commanders. For his services in Operation TORCH he was commended by the Secretary of the Navy and authorized to wear the commendation ribbon with combat designation with the following citation: "For outstanding performance of duty as Squadron Commander of Destroyer Squadron TEN, assigned to screen the Air Group, Western Naval Task Force, during action off Casablanca on November 8, 1942; and in the operations connected with the amphibious landings on the West Coast of Africa and the capture of Casablanca, November 8 to 11, 1942. Expertly directing the destroyer screening action, Rear Admiral (then Captain) Holloway prevented the many enemy submarines in the area from delivering effective torpedo fire and, by his aggressive fighting spirit and courageous leadership, contributed materially to the winning of a decisive victory over the enemy. His intrepidity, initiative and professional skill reflect the highest credit upon Rear Admiral Holloway and the United States Naval Service." On April 8, 1943, he was ordered as Commander, Destroyer and Destroyer Escort Shakedown Group, Fleet Operational Training Command, Atlantic Fleet. For his services in that command, which extended to November 15, 1943, he was awarded the Legion of Merit with the following citation: "For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the government of the United States as Commander of DD-DE Shakedown Group from March to November 1943. Responsible for the detailed operational, administrative and material problems incident to initiating the program of this command, Captain Holloway has built up an efficient organization, turning over to the Fleet competent, seagoing vessels and thoroughly indoctrinated personnel. His conspicuous success in fulfilling this important assignment and his skill in collaborating with other commands have contributed vitally to the effective prosecution of the war." On November 15, 1943, Vice Admiral Holloway reported for duty as Director of Training, Bureau of Naval Personnel, Navy Department, Washington, D. C. For his services in this assignment he was awarded the Commendation Ribbon by the Secretary of the Navy with the following citation: "For outstanding performance of duty as Director of Training, Bureau of Naval Personnel, from November 15, 1943 to December 1, 1944. Skilled and thorough in developing the efficiency of the Bureau of Naval Personnel in the field of Naval training, Rear Admiral Holloway integrated the various programs into one efficient organization with the Bureau the center of all policies and procedures. His able directorship and foresight contributed greatly to the successful expansion of the Naval Training Program during this crucial year of the war." Detached as Director of Training in November 1944, he commanded USS IOWA from November 28, 1944, until July 25, 1945. Under his command, that battleship participated in strikes at Luzon late in November, during which anti-aircraft fire from the IOWA and accompanying ships accounted for many enemy aircraft. From March to July, under Admiral Holloway's command, the IOWA participated in the heavy blows dealt the Japanese homeland. For his services in command of IOWA during these operations he was awarded the Gold Star and combat designation in lieu of a second Legion of Merit with the following citation: "For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. IOWA, Flagship of Commander Battleship Division SEVEN, during action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific War Area from October 30, 1944, to July 24, 1945. With his vessel operating as flagship of several important striking and covering forces and as flagship of a strike group bombarding Mururan, Hokkaido, on July 15, and Hitachi, Honshu, the night of July 17-18, Rear Admiral Holloway rendered distinguished service throughout the intensive actions and, by his brilliant leadership and outstanding skill, contributed materially to the extensive and costly damage inflicted on the enemy. Achieving and maintaining a high standard of readiness and training on board the IOWA during this extended period, Rear Admiral Holloway, by his superb tactical ability, sound judgement and loyal devotion to duty, contributed materially to the success of our forces in carrying out effective operations against the Japanese in this vital war area." On August 8, 1945, Admiral Holloway reported for duty as Commander, Fleet Training Command, Pacific Fleet. While so serving he had temporary additional duty with the Secretary of the Navy to head a special Departmental Board charged with the development of the proper form, system, and method of
