VADM Clarence Russell Bryan Jr. Uniform on eBay

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Thoughts on this RADM uniform attributed to VADM Clarence Russell Bryan Jr. 

[KASTAUFFER]

The label looks good. Not sure about the insignia and ribbons being original to the uniform. 

 

Kurt

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1 hour ago, KASTAUFFER said:

The label looks good. Not sure about the insignia and ribbons being original to the uniform. 

 

Kurt

Thanks Kurt,  I was thinking the same,  nonetheless the admiral had an interesting career.

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Vice Admiral Clarence Russell Bryan, Jr., USN (Ret), 89, formerly of Red Oak, died June 7, in Montgomery Village, Md.
Clarence R. Bryan, Jr He was born to Clarence, Sr., and Alyce Bryan April 12, 1923. His parents were lifetime residents of Red Oak and owned Bryan-Gates Dodge dealership. Russ graduated from Red Oak High School in 1938.

In 1945, following graduation from the Naval Academy and submarine school, he reported to the USS Hammerhead in the South Pacific. During his two war patrols four Japanese ships were sunk and a U.S. Army aviator rescued off Saigon. After receiving the professional degree of Naval Engineer in 1952, he was designated an Engineering Duty Officer and served at Portsmouth and Mare Island Naval Shipyards. He then served as a Submarine Design Project Officer and as Special Assistant to Chief, BuBhips.

After a tour as Design Superintendent, Portsmouth, NSY, he went to ComSubLant as Assistant Chief of Staff (Material). Immediately prior to selection for Flag rank, he was the Submarine Program Manager, Naval Ship Systems Command.

After three years as Fleet Maintenance Officer, CincLantFleet and two years in NavShips, he went to the Pentagon as Director of Ship Maintenance and Modernization. In 1976, he was promoted to Vice Admiral and assumed the position of Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command.

Clarence retired in 1980.

The Navy's Engineering Duty Officer School established the VADM C.R. Bryan" award for the student best exemplifying the high standards of professionalism he established during leadership of the community from 1976-1980.

He was president of the Webb Institute of Naval Architecture from 1980-1986.

His many military decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit and the Navy Commendation Medal. The Coast Guard awarded him their Distinguished Public Service Medal for his work as Chairman, Coast Guard Academy Advisory Board.

He was a past president of the American Society of Naval Engineers and server on the Visiting Committee, Ocean Eng., M.I.T., the Marine Board, National Research Council and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

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7 hours ago, KASTAUFFER said:

The label looks good. Not sure about the insignia and ribbons being original to the uniform. 

 

Kurt

I’d have to agree. He retired in 1980, as a VADM. So, figuring he last wore this uniform 50 years ago, the insignia is in remarkably good shape. Nothing has tarnished. No “green” around the edges on the jacket. Personally, my stuff only looked that good when new.   We never put whites up with the stuff on them, because it did tarnish. That includes the buttons. I have buttons that have been in a bag, in a box for 25 years and are tarnished. Obviously, the jacket is his, but I’d be suspicious of the insignia. His bio said he had 2 war patrols. One may not have been “Successful”, but I’d think there would be a star in his Combat patrol badge. 

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On 12/9/2024 at 11:50 AM, gap said:

Nice rifle. August 1944 receiver.
 

I could be mistaken, but based on the stock inspection stamp, it looks to have been overhauled at Springfield Arsenal with a 1945 barrel. Hence the pristine barrel measurements. 

 

On 12/9/2024 at 2:04 PM, firstflabn said:

No part of Italy was in the ETO at any time after the first ground troops landed. Rather, it was in NATO, later redesignated MTO.

 

On 12/9/2024 at 2:50 PM, skylog6 said:

I just messaged you with an electronic copy. It's June 1992.

 

Bill 

 

20 minutes ago, sigsaye said:

I’d have to agree. He retired in 1980, as a VADM. So, figuring he last wore this uniform 50 years ago, the insignia is in remarkably good shape. Nothing has tarnished. No “green” around the edges on the jacket. Personally, my stuff only looked that good when new.   We never put whites up with the stuff on them, because it did tarnish. That includes the buttons. I have buttons that have been in a bag, in a box for 25 years and are tarnished. Obviously, the jacket is his, but I’d be suspicious of the insignia. His bio said he had 2 war patrols. One may not have been “Successful”, but I’d think there would be a star in his Combat patrol badge. 

Agreed on all counts, makes the price it sold for more palatable.

[manayunkman]

How did that quote from Gap end up being posted?

 

How did you even do that?

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1 hour ago, manayunkman said:

How did that quote from Gap end up being posted?

 

How did you even do that?

I have no idea how that happened, odd for sure.