In July 1942 , he arrived in the Southwest Pacific Area , where he became commander of Task Force 51 , the naval forces based in Western Australia .
At the start of World War II Carpender was Commander Destroyers , Atlantic Fleet .
In July 1942 , Carpender arrived in the Southwest Pacific Area , where Carpender became commander of Task Force 51 , the naval forces based in Western Australia .
At the start of World War II Carpender was Commander Destroyers , Atlantic Fleet .