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Lyman Thackrey graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1921. He retired as a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    September 12, 1950 – January 1, 1951

    All Hands (January 1952)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral Lyman Augustus Thackrey, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander, Amphibious Group THREE during operations against enemy forces in the Korean area from 12 September 1950 to 1 January 1951. Rear Admiral Thackrey trained his ships to a high state of readiness and his staff to a maximum level of efficiency. By virtue of superb planning, organization and leadership, Rear Admiral Thackrey safely navigated enemy-mined waters and landed the U.S. Seventh Division, thus making a major contribution to the rapid advance of our troops in North Korea. He personally directed the redeployment from Inchon, accomplishing the withdrawal of our forces without loss.