Louis Thayer graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, Class of 1933. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral in 1967.
Sponsored by:
Louis
MacLane
Thayer
, Jr.
July 2, 1908
–
August 9, 1989
Born:
Butte
,
Montana
Home:
Helena
,
Montana
Buried:
Arlington
,
Virginia
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Louis MacLane Thayer, Jr., 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 as Commander, SEVENTH Coast Guard District, Miami, Florida, from March 1965 to 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Rear Admiral Thayer 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.