Keith Alexander Martin Allen was born September 19, 1944, in Bushey, England. He graduated from St. Augustine High School in San Diego, Calif., and attended San Diego State College and San Diego City College. While in high school he was a member of the track team and was a drum major for two years.

Keith was an Eagle Scout in San Diego and also a member of the Associated Gliders Clubs of Southern California. On his 14^th birthday, he made his first solo glider flight and later made a solo parachute jump. He was presented the Key to the City of San Diego for a power solo flight on his 16^th birthday.

Keith joined the Naval Reserve in March 1963, and was assigned to Reserve Submarine Division 11-43 in San Diego. While attached to the unit, he completed basic submarine school at San Francisco in September 1963. He qualified in submarines in May 1965.

In March 1966, Keith enlisted in the regular Navy, underwent recruit training and attended fire control school at Great Lakes, Ill.

Keith reported aboard USS SCORPION (SSN 589) on August 12, 1967. He was authorized to wear the National Defense Service Medal.

Keith is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Allen of San Diego.

Thomas Edward Amtower was born April 15, 1945, in Keyser, W. Va. During his four years at Keyser High School, he participated in wrestling, track, and Hi-Y. He was also a member of the 4-H Club, and won the West Virginia State 4-H demonstration contest.

Thomas entered the Navy in Washington, D.C., in September 1963. After recruit training in San Diego, Calif., he attended interior communications school at Great Lakes, Ill. He then served aboard the command ship Northampton. He graduated from submarine school in Groton, Conn., in August 1964, and nuclear power school in March 1965. His first duty in submarines was aboard USS SEA LEOPARD (SS 483) where he qualified in submarines. He reported to USS SCORPION (SSN 589) in October 1966.

Thomas was authorized to wear the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

Thomas leaves his widow, the former Marsha Kay Dean of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a daughter, Chere Lynne; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Amtower, also of Colorado Springs.

George Gile Annable was born December 3, 1946, in Hanover, N.H. While attending Bayport High School on Long Island, George was active in dramatics and was a member of the Spanish Club. He also worked for the school newspaper and was a member of the track team.

After enlisting in the Navy on February 4, 1965, in New York City, George underwent recruit training at Great Lakes, Ill. George attended machinist's mate school at Great Lakes from May 17, 1965, to August 20, 1965, before going to submarine school in Groton, Conn. He later studied at the nuclear power training unit in West Milton, N.Y. He reported to USS SCORPION (SSN 589) on July 17, 1967. He was authorized to wear the National Defense Service Medal.

George is survived by his widow, the former Jane Blair Kallmann of Norfolk, Va.; and a daughter, Judith Kirsten. He is also survived by his father, Herman Lewis Annable of New York City; and his mother, Mrs. Marian Loretta Fisher of Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y.

Joseph Anthony Baar, Jr., was born April 20, 1947, in Richmond, Va. Active in Boy Scouts, Joseph graduated from Highland Springs High School in Richmond in 1965. He participated in sports programs in high school.

Joseph enlisted in the Navy in March 1966, and underwent recruit training at Great Lakes, Ill. He graduated from submarine school in Groton, Conn., on August 22, 1966, and then reported to the submarine Redfin for duty. While aboard Redfin he qualified in submarines earning his silver dolphins on April 18, 1967. After the Redfin was decommissioned, Joseph reported to USS SCORPION (SSN 589) on May 25, 1967. He was authorized to wear the National Defense Service Medal.

Joseph is survived by his widow, the former Jill Galloway of Quinton, Va., and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Anthony Baar, Sr., of Richmond.

Michael Jon Bailey was born May 27, 1947, in St. Johnsbury, Vt. He attended elementary school in Connecticut and New Hampshire and graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Dover Point, N.H. He participated in boxing and baseball in high school.

As a youth Michael was a Sea Scout and spent time on the USS RANGER (CV 61). He was awarded a certificate for a 50-mile trek from Portsmouth, N.H., to Concord, N.H. He was also a member of the Squires, the young men of the Knights of Columbus.

Michael entered the Navy in Newport, R.I., on December 7, 1965, after he had served one year with Naval Reserve Submarine Division 1-34 in Portsmouth, N.H. While attached to the unit in Portsmouth, Michael attended submarine school at Groton, Conn., in the summer of 1965.

After enlisting in the regular Navy, he reported to the USS SCORPION (SSN 589) on December 29, 1965. He was authorized to wear the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

Michael is survived by his father, Mr. James Bailey, Jr., of Portsmouth, N.H., and his mother, Mrs. Shirley F. Hawkins of Kittery, Maine.

Walter William Bishop was born June 7, 1930, in Pittsfield, N.H. He attended Pittsfield Memorial Grammar School and graduated from Pittsfield High School. In high school he won four letters in baseball and basketball and two letters in track.

He entered the Navy on June 14, 1948, and reported to Great Lakes, Ill., for recruit training. He graduated from submarine school, Groton, Conn., in December 1948, and reported to USS CORPORAL (SS 346) for his first duty in submarines. He later served on the commissioning crews of the submarines Wahoo and Sargo before reporting to USS SCORPION (SSN 589) in September 1959. Walter qualified in submarines on February 10, 1950, while serving in the Corporal.

In addition to the silver dolphins of a submariner he wore the Good Conduct Medal with three bronze stars in lieu of the second through fourth awards; Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon; United Nations Service Medal; Korean Service Medal; and National Defense Service Medal.

Walter was selected as Chief of the Boat of USS SCORPION (SSN 589) in July 1962, while he was still a petty officer first class. This was done in recognition of his superb leadership characteristics, despite the presence of a number of chief petty officers in the crew. During his time as Chief of the Boat, Scorpion was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation (1962), the Battle Efficiency "E" (1963, 1965, 1966), and the Award for Excellence in Fire Control, Torpedo Firing, and Tactics (1963).

Walter is survived by his widow, the former May Theresa Kollar of Youngstown, Ohio; sons John Charles and Michael Walter; and a daughter Mary.

Michael Reid Blake was born August 14, 1945, in San Antonio, Tex. He attended San Antonio College for one semester after graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School. Michael was an avid collector of domestic coins.

Joining the Navy on June 21, 1965, Michael underwent recruit training at Naval Training Center, San Diego, Calif. Upon completion of training, he attended interior communications electrician school at San Diego and graduated in May 1966.

He then attended nuclear power schools at Mare Island, Calif., and Idaho Falls, Idaho, graduating in July 1967. He completed submarine school at Groton, Conn., in October 1967, at which time he reported for duty aboard USS SCORPION (SSN 589). Michael wore the National Defense Service Medal.

He is survived by his father, Leroy E. Blake, of San Antonio, and mother, Mrs. Mildred Rose Blake, also of San Antonio.

Robert Harold Blocker was born August 19, 1942, in Chicago, Ill. He attended Kohn School in Chicago and Lawton (Mich.) Community School, At Lawton he played football and had roles in various school plays. During his boyhood Robert participated in scouting.

Robert joined the Navy on January 24, 1962, in Detroit, Mich. After recruit training at Great Lakes, IIl., he attended machinist's mate school at Great Lakes from June to August 1962. He completed submarine school in Groton, Conn., in November 1962. He served in the submarine Tirante before reporting to USS SCORPION (SSN 589) in December 1964.

Robert completed basic nuclear power school on April 3, 1964. He qualified in submarines August 8, 1963. He was authorized to wear the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold G. Blocker of Lawton, Mich.

Kenneth Ray Brocker was born June 9, 1944, in Glendale, Calif. Kenneth attended Vickers Grade School in Paola, Kan., and graduated from Paola High School in 1962. He played high school football and also set up a number of drafting exhibitions. He was also a member of the 4-H Club.

After enlisting in the Navy on April 3, 1964, Kenneth reported to San Diego for recruit training. He completed machinist's mate school at Great Lakes, IIl., in October 1964, before he attended nuclear power school at Mare Island, Calif. After training at Windsor, Conn., in November 1965, he graduated from Naval Submarine School in February 1966. He reported to USS SCORPION (SSN 589) on April 23, 1966. He was authorized to wear the National Defense Service Medal.

He is survived by his widow, the former Judith Ann Shideler of Kansas City, Kan., and a son, Raymond Dean. He is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Brocker of Paola, Kan.

James Kenneth Brueggeman was born June 10, 1942, in Appleton, Wis. While attending high school in Appleton, he played football and was a member of the bowling and curling teams. He attended Superior University in Superior, Wis.

James entered the Navy in October 1961, and reported to Great Lakes, Ill., for recruit training. After completing machinist's mate school at Great Lakes in March 1962, James reported to Groton, Conn., for submarine school. His first submarine duty was in USS CARBONERO (SS 337), from July 1962 until May 1963. While in Carbonero he qualified in submarines, earning his silver dolphins.

James reported to Mare Island, Calif., in June 1963, for nuclear power school and spent the first six months of 1964 at the nuclear power training unit in West Milton, N.Y. Reporting aboard USS SCORPION (SSN 589) in August 1964, he later attended air conditioning and refrigeration school in Norfolk, Va., in mid-1966. He was authorized to wear the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

James is survived by his widow, the former Allie Gardner Baker of Virginia Beach, Va.; sons, Rondal James and Kenneth Henry; and a daughter, Kennette Louise. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Verona Brueggeman of Appleton, Wis.

Robert Eugene Bryan was born March 13, 1931, in Bounement, W. Va. Active in sports during his youth, Robert was Golden Gloves boxing champion in 1945 and played with the "Boys Club of Washington, D.C." football champions of 1946. He was also a member of the Boy Scouts. Robert was a member of the baseball, softball, football and basketball squads at Charleston (W. Va.) High School before he graduated in June 1949.

Robert entered the Navy on February 12, 1951, in Huntington, W. Va., and underwent recruit training at Great Lakes, Ill. While at Great Lakes, he received an athletic certificate for boxing.

After attending submarine school, at Groton, Conn., Robert served in the submarines Torsk and Halibut and aboard the submarine tender Orion He qualified in July 11, 1957, and was awarded hi silver dolphins.

Robert reported for duty in USS SCORPION (SSN 589) on May 21, 1966. He was authorized to wear the Good Conduct Medal with one bronze star in lieu of the second award, and the National Defense Service Medal with one bronze star in lieu of second award.

He is survived by his widow, the former Betty Jo Ray of Virginia Beach, Va.; four sons, Samuel Steven, Robert E., Jr., Jeffrey Lynn, and Gregory Tay: and two daughters, Christine Lee and Rhonda Renee.

John Patrick Burke was born October 9, 1941, in Adrian, Mich. He attended Holy Rosary Grammar School in San Bernardino, Calif., and graduated from San Bernardino High School. He was a member of the high school tennis team and received a publications award for meritorious contributions to high school publications.

In July 1959, he was accepted as a midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy. He was consistently on the superintendent's list at the Academy and after graduation with the class of 1963, was commissioned as an Ensign. He received nuclear propulsion training at Mare Island, Calif., from September 1963 to April 1964, and Idaho Falls, Idaho, from April 1964 to October 1964. He attended the Naval Submarine School in Groton, Conn., from October 1964 to May 1965. His first duty in submarines was in USS TENCH (SS 417), where he served as electronics material officer, sonar officer, supply officer, and commissary officer.

Lieutenant Burke reported to USS SCORPION (SSN 589) in September 1966, and served as weapons officer and duty officer. He was authorized to wear the National Defense Service Medal.

He is survived by his widow, the former Jolene Belle Gillard of San Bernardino; and daughters Stasia Marie and Heidi Jane. He is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice E. Burke, of San Bernardino.

Daniel P. Burns, Jr., was born November 17, 1946, in Baltimore, Md. He graduated from Woodlawn Senior High School in Baltimore in 1964 and attended Catonsville Community College.

Daniel enlisted in the Navy on December 1, 1965, at Fort McHenry, Md., and attended submarine school in Groton, Conn., in 1966. He later attended electrical school at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, before completing a radioman's course at Bainbridge, Md., in May 1967.

Daniel reported aboard USS SCORPION (SSN 589) in September 1967. He was authorized to wear the National Defense Service Medal.

Daniel is survived by his wife, the former Patricia Russell of Baltimore, and his parents, Mi and Mrs. Daniel P. Burns, Sr., also of Baltimore.

Ronald Lee Byers was born February 29, 1941, in Palmyra, N.Y. A sports enthusiast at Palmyra Macedon (N.Y.) Central High School, Ronald set county records in pole vault and school records in pole vault and high jump. His school pole vault record still stands. He was also a member of the Pal-Mac football and bowling teams and was a member of the Varsity Club.

After enlisting in the Navy on September 28, 1962, in Geneva, N.Y., Ronald completed his recruit training at Great Lakes, Ill. He reported to submarine school in Groton, Conn., in 1963 and then went directly to USS SCORPION (SSN 589) reporting aboard on May 10, 1963, where he qualified in submarines. He was authorized to wear the National Defense Service Medal.

Ronald is survived by his wife, the former Linda O'Dell Taylor of Norfolk, Va., and his mother Mrs. Ruth Alice Byers of Palmyra, N.Y.

Duglas L. Campbell was born on May 1, 1940, in Harlington, Tex. Prior to entering the Navy at Houston in August 1957 Duglas attended Edcouch Elsa High School in Edcouch, Tex.

Prior to reporting aboard USS SCORPION (SSN 589) in May 1967, he had duty at the U.S. Naval Air Stations Quonset Point, R.I., and Brunswick, Maine; the submarines USS MENHADEN (SS 377), USS MACABI (SS 375), USS SCAMP (SSN 588), USS BLUEBACK (SS 581), and USS REDFIN (SS 272). Duglas attended torpedoman special schooling at Groton, Conn., in March 1958, and basic submarine school at Groton, Conn., in June of the same year. In 1963 he changed his rate from torpedoman to machinist's mate.

While serving aboard USS MENHADEN (SS 377) he qualified in submarines and earned his silver dolphins. In addition to his dolphins he wore the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

He is survived by his widow the former Margaret O. Droll of Norfolk, Va.; a son, Doyle; and his mother, Mrs. Clara M. Liles, of Elsa, Tex.

Samuel J. Cardullo was born March 22, 1942, in Du Bois, Pa. As a youth in Tennessee, he was active in the 4-H Club and Boy Scouts. He attended Berea (Tenn.) Foundation High School and Eastern Kentucky State College.

He entered the Navy in December 1963, in Nashville, Tenn. Upon completion of recruit training, he underwent basic nuclear power training and attended submarine school in Groton, Conn.

In December 1965, Samuel reported to USS SCORPION (SSN 589) for duty and qualified in submarines on April 14, 1967. He was authorized to wear the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

Samuel is survived by a sister, Miss Anna Jane Cardullo, of Knoxville, Tenn.

Francis King Carey II was born September 1, 1941, in Rocky Ford, Colo. He attended school in Colorado and graduated from St. John's Military Academy in Delafield, Wis., in 1960. He was presented the Bone Oratory Medal at his graduation at St. John's Military Academy in Delafield, Wis., in 1960. He was also a National Merit Scholarship finalist. Francis attended Princeton University prior to enlisting in the Navy in Denver in February 1962.

Francis underwent recruit training at San Diego, Calif., and attended basic submarine school at Groton, Conn., in 1962. He later studied at the nuclear power training unit in Windsor, Conn., in 1964. His first duty in submarines was in the USS SENNET (SS 408) in 1963. In 1964, he served in the USS THORNBACK (SS 418) and he reported to USS SCORPION (SSN 589) in 1965. He won his silver dolphins March 27, 1966 Francis wore the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

Francis is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs Reginald S. Carey of Denver, Colo.

Gary James Carpenter was born on March 9, 1947, in Hastings, Mich. Gary was active in the Future Farmers of America while he was attending school in Michigan. He graduated from Lakewood (Mich.) High School in 1965, and entered the Navy on June 10, 1966.

After completing recruit training at Great Lakes, IIl., and submarine school in Groton, Conn., Gary reported to the USS SCORPION (SSN 589) in 1966. He was authorized to wear the National Defense Service Medal.

Gary is survived by his father, Mr. James F. Carpenter of Hastings, Mich.

Robert Lee Chandler was born March 6, 1942, in Peoria, Ill. He attended junior high school in Wichita Falls, Tex., and graduated from Rockford (IIl.) High School in 1960.

Robert enlisted in the Navy on February 2, 1961, in Los Angeles, Calif. That same year he underwent recruit training at Great Lakes, Ill; machinist's mate school at Great Lakes; and submarine school at Groton, Conn. In 1962 he completed the basic nuclear power course at Vallejo, Calif., and then studied at the nuclear power training unit in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He served in the submarine Capitaine from December 1961 to October 1962, and reported to USS SCORPION (SSN 589) in May 1964. While in Capitaine he qualified in submarines on July 19, 1962. He wore the Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal.

Robert is survived by his widow, the former Karen Sue Culbertson of Lakewood, Calif.; sons, James Lee, Ralph Wayne, and Richard Allen; and his parents, Mr. Robert C. Chandler of Cherry Valley, IIl., and Mrs. Phyllis Thomlinsen of Peoria, Ill.

Mark Helton Christiansen was born July 29, 1942, in Rockville Centre, N.Y. He graduated from W. C. Mepjam High School in Bellmore, N.Y., where he was a member of the National Honor Society and president of the Science Club. He was the winner of the Long Island Science Award while attending Jerusalem Avenue Junior High School in Bellmore. He attended Lehigh University.

Mark enlisted in the Navy on September 19, 1962, in San Francisco, Calif. He completed recruit training at San Diego, Calif., in 1962, and machinist's mate school at Great Lakes, Ill., in 1963.

He attended submarine school in Groton, Conn., in 1963, before completing the naval nuclear power course at Vallejo, Calif., in 1964. He was a student at the nuclear power training unit in Idaho Falls, Idaho, in 1964-65. Mark was assigned to the USS SCORPION (SSN 589) in February 1965, and qualified on September 5, 1966. He was authorized to wear the National Defense Service Medal.

Mark is survived by his wife, the former Gloria Jann Jensen of Idaho Falls, Idaho; a son, Todd Mark; and a daughter, Jennifer Lynn. He is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Axel Harold Christiansen of Bellmore, N.Y.