Thomas William McNamara

Thomas William McNamara
Era Vietnam War
Branch U.S. Navy
Rank Rear Admiral Upper Half
Military Decorations Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service
Bronze Star
Wall C
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Plaque Number 36

MEDALS-RIBBONS: Legion of Merit w/"V", Gold Star, Surface Warfare, Bronze Star w/"V", Meritorious Service, Combat Action, Unit Commendation, Meritorious Commendation, China Service, American Campaign, European Theater, World War II Victory, National Defense Service w/Star, Korean Service, Armed Forces Expeditionary-Cuba, Vietnam Service w/3 Stars, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Armed Forces Unit Citation w/Gallantry Cross, Vietnam Campaign

Commanded USS Chicago, intercepted and destroyed by Combat Air Patrol 14 MIGS, a feat unparalleled in the war and downed 3 MIGS with missiles during Haiphong Harbor mining.

USS Chicago CG-11

Command at Sea

USS Robison DDG-12

Plaque Wall Map

Plaque wall map