Ships
- USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31) Captain from 28 February 1946 · Relieved on 31 July 1946
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Nathan Starr Haines was born on 19 August 1908 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. He graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1930. He was promoted to lieutenant on 2 June 1938, temporary lieutenant commander on 15 June 1942 and temporary commander on 15 October 1942.
He commanded the carrier Bon Homme Richard (CV-31) from 28 February 1946 to 31 July 1946. He relieved Harold F. Fick after her Magic Carpet voyages bringing troops home, and he commanded her as she was readied for reserve. She was decommissioned on 9 January 1947.
He died on 9 January 1977 in Edmonds, Snohomish County, Washington, at 68.
Rank flag: the live page calls him Captain. uboat.net lists his highest rank as temporary commander (from 15 October 1942). His rank while commanding CV-31 in 1946 should be confirmed.
Sources
uboat.net, Allied Warship Commanders: Nathan Starr Haines (born 19 Aug 1908 Decatur, Ill.; died 9 Jan 1977 Edmonds, Wash.; USNA 1930; ranks; CV-31).
NavSource, CV-31 commanding officers; Live Pacific Ships CV-31 page.