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| | ADMIRAL JOHN SMITH THACH (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) |
 | | Admiral Thach continued his distinguished career after the war, commanding the aircraft carrier USS SICILY (CVE 118) during the Korean conflict, and later the carrier USS FRANKLIN D. He was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral in November 1955. |
 | | Admiral Thach died on April 15, 1981 and is interned at Rosecrans National Cemetery. |
 | | Admiral Thach participated in twelve major engagements or campaigns and was awarded the following decorations: Distinguished Service Medal, Navy Cross (gold star in lieu of second award), Letter of Commendation from Fleet Admiral Nimitz, Silver Star, Legion of Merit (gold star in lieu of second award), Bronze Star, plus various campaign, unit, and service awards. |
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