Gerald Eustis Thomas

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.

For other people named Gerald Thomas, see Gerald Thomas (disambiguation).
Gerald Eustis Thomas
Gerald Thomas pictured with Ronald Reagan in 1982
Born(1929-06-23)June 23, 1929
Natick, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedMarch 20, 2019(2019-03-20) (aged 89)
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1951–1981
RankRear Admiral
Commands heldUSS Impervious (MSO-449)
USS Bausell (DD-845)
Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group Nine
Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group Five
Battles/warsVietnam War
AwardsNavy Commendation Medal with Combat V
Meritorious Service Medal
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