Thomas Walker (naval officer)
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Vice Admiral Thomas J. Walker (August 6, 1916 – May 8, 2003) was an officer of the United States Navy, who served as first commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Constellation.
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Thomas Jackson Walker III | |
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Born | (1916-08-06)August 6, 1916 Edgartown, Massachusetts |
Died | May 8, 2003(2003-05-08) (aged 86) |
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Years of service | 1939–1981 |
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Commands held | Fighter Squadron 17 Fighter Squadron 5-B Fighter Squadron 61 Air Development Squadron 5 Fleet All-Weather Training Unit Nitro (AE-23) Constellation (CV-64) Naval Air Forces Pacific Fleet |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Navy Commendation Medal (2) |
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