Thad Allen graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, Class of 1971. In 2006 he was appointed the 23d Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Admiral in 2010.
Sponsored by:
Thad
William
Allen
January 16, 1949
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Born:
Tucson
,
Arizona
Home:
Tucson
,
Arizona
Awards Received
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Thad William Allen, United States Coast Guard, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Allen and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral Thad William Allen, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Allen reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Coast Guard, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Thad William Allen, 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.
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Thad William Allen, United States Coast Guard, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Allen and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Thad William Allen, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Allen and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.