Lucky Bag Yearbook

From the 1963 Lucky Bag:

GEORGE PATRICK FARRIN

George claims Battle Creek, Michigan, as his home town, having lived there most of his life. After completing high school, he entered the Naval Academy by means of a competitive Congressional appointment from August E. Johansen. Once here, he pursued a variety of intramural sports, including crew, lacrosse, gym, and squash. After a typical day he could be observed playing sports, studying, sleeping or just relaxing. He was, at times, a frequenter of the ED squad and did his share to keep the system operating normally. Wherever he goes in the Navy, we are sure that George will contribute to the betterment of all.

Loss

George was lost when USS Scorpion (SSN 589) sank with all hands on May 22, 1968.

Obituary

From USS Scorpion (SSN-589) In Memoriam

George Patrick Farrin was born April 18, 1941, in Kalamazoo, Mich. He graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek, Mich., and was accepted at the U.S. Naval Academy in July 1959. He graduated from the Academy with the class of 1963. <br><br> He received nuclear propulsion training in Vallejo, Calif., in June 1963, for 6 months, followed by additional training at Idaho Falls, Idaho, from December 1963 to July 1964. He was a student at the Naval Submarine School in Groton, Conn., from July 1964 to February 1965. His first duty in submarines was U.S.S. Sea Fox as assistant engineer officer. He also served Sea Fox as diving officer. Lieutenant Farrin reported to U.S.S. Scorpion in August 1 966, and served as supply officer, public affairs officer, and educational services officer. While serving in Scorpion he qualified in submarines. <br><br> During his naval career he received the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze star. <br><br> He is survived by his widow, the former Katherine C. Canady of Norfolk, Va., and his parents, Mr. Clifton E. Farrin and Mrs. Deanne W. Filarski of Battle Creek, Mich.

He has a memorial at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Francis Slattery ‘54, David Lloyd ‘56, Daniel Stephens ‘59, John Burke ‘63, Charles Lamberth ‘63, John Sweet ‘64, Laughton Smith ‘65, and Michael Odening ‘66 were also aboard USS Scorpion (SSN 589) when she was lost with all hands on May 22, 1968.