Thomas Sargent graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Class of 1938. From 1970 to 1974 he served as the 11th Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, the first to hold that position under its new title. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral in 1974.
Sponsored by:
Thomas
Reece
Sargent
December 20, 1914
–
May 29, 2010
Born:
London
,
England
Home:
New London
,
Connecticut
Buried:
Arlington
,
Virginia
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Thomas Reece Sargent, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Vice Commandant of the United States Coast Guard from 1970 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Sargent culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Thomas Reece Sargent, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in 1961. Admiral Sargent supervised the development and construction of a chain of Coast Guard LORAN [Long Range Aids to Navigation] Transmitting Stations in Thailand and in Vietnam.