Paul E. Tobin, Jr.

Paul Edward Tobin Jr. (born c. 1940) is a retired rear admiral of the United States Navy. He served as Oceanographer of the Navy from 1996 to 1998 and Director of Naval History from 2005 to 2008.

Early life Paul Tobin attended Lawrenceville School and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1963. Rear Admiral Tobin is married to Lynne Carter Tobin from Shaker Heights, Ohio, and they have two daughters.

Naval career Following graduation from the Naval Academy, Tobin reported to USS Towers (DDG-9) where he served as First Lieutenant and Main Propulsion assistant. After graduating with distinction from the Naval Destroyer School in 1966, he was assigned as Engineer Officer in USS Davis (DD-937), where he was awarded a Bronze Star for operations associated with the salvage of the USS Liberty (AGTR-5) after the ship sustained heavy damage in the 1967 Six-Day War due to an attack by Israel.

Decorations and awards Rear Admiral Tobin’s personal Awards include: Two Distinguished Service Medals, four Legion of Merit medals, the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, and three Navy Commendation Medals.