Allied Warship Commanders


Thomas Leigh Gatch, USN

Born  9 Aug 1891Annapolis, Maryland
Died  16 Dec 1953(62)

Ranks

 Lt.Cdr.
 Cdr.
 Capt.
 Rear Admiral


Retired: 1947

Decorations

26 Oct 1942Navy Cross
14 Nov 1942Navy Cross

Warship Commands listed for Thomas Leigh Gatch, USN


ShipRankTypeFromTo
USS Wickes (i) (DD 75)Lt.Cdr.DestroyerJan 1929Apr 1929
USS South Dakota (BB 57)Capt.Battleship20 Mar 1942> Nov 42

Career information

From 1943 to 1945 he served as Judge Advocate General of the Navy.


Events related to this officer

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