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Thomas
Washington

Thomas Washington graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1887. He retired as a U.S. Navy Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Division:

    U.S.S. Florida

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Authority: Navy Book of Distinguished Service (Stringer)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral Thomas Washington, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in Command of the U.S.S. FLORIDA, operating in the war zone in association and cooperation with the British Grand Fleet.