Gerald Eustis Thomas
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For other people named Gerald Thomas, see Gerald Thomas (disambiguation).
Gerald Eustis Thomas (June 23, 1929 – March 20, 2019), was an American naval officer, diplomat and academic. He was the second African American to achieve the rank of Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy.
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Born | (1929-06-23)June 23, 1929 Natick, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | March 20, 2019(2019-03-20) (aged 89) New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1951–1981 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held | USS Impervious (MSO-449) USS Bausell (DD-845) Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group Nine Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group Five |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V Meritorious Service Medal |
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