Thomas William McNamara
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Rear Admiral Upper Half |
Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service Bronze Star |
Wall | C |
Wall Side | 3 |
Row | 4 |
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