CAPTAIN CHARLES B HUNTER CAPTAIN USS SARATOGA COMMEMORATION BOWL: Silverplate punchbowl with dedication ''Presented to Captain Charles B Hunter, USN, Commanding Officer-USS Saratoga, September 11, 1976 to February 4, 1978, In Deep Appreciation From The Officers of the USS Saratoga''. Hunter went on to become a Rear Admiral in the US Navy. Punch bowl with grape vine motif rim, measures 8 3/4'' h. x 18'' dia., sold with 12 silverplate cups, 4'' h. and 2 smaller cups 2 1/2'' h. Rear Admiral Charles (''Charlie'') Bryan Hunter, USN, Ret., 86, of Gulfport, passed away Feb 24, 2017. Admiral Hunter was born in Jasper, FL and served for over 30 years in the United States Navy. Admiral Hunter graduated from the US Naval Academy in May 1954 and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1956. During his career, he served multiple tours of duty as a pilot in Viet Nam, including Commanding Officer of Attack Squadron EIGHTY-FIVE. He also served as Commanding Officer of the USS El Paso (LKA-117) and Commanding Officer of the USS Saratoga (CV-60). After a tour assigned to US Naval Forces Europe in London, England, Admiral Hunter served as Commander Medium Attack Electronic Warfare Wing at Whidbey Island, Washington. His last duty Station was MacDill AFB, as Chief of Staff, Joint Deployment Agency. Admiral Hunter's decorations include the Navy Cross, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal and Navy Commendation Medal. Thank you for your service Admiral Hunter!!
CONDITION: Punch bowl has been lacquered and shows tarnish, in need of proper cleaning.