Eli Thomas Reich

Eli Thomas Reich
Launching of USS Sealion, October 31, 1943
(L to R) Mr. William F. Reich, Mrs. Eli T. Reich, Mrs. William F. Reich, Lt.Cdr. Eli T. Reich
Born(1913-03-20)March 20, 1913
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 30, 1999(1999-11-30) (aged 86)
Arlington County, Virginia, U.S.
Place of burial
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1935–1973
RankUS-O9 insignia.svg Vice admiral
CommandsUSS Sealion (SS-315)
Battles / warsWorld War II
Vietnam War
AwardsNavy Cross (3)
Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal

Vice Admiral Eli Thomas Reich (March 20, 1913 in New York – November 30, 1999 in Arlington, Virginia) was a highly decorated United States Navy officer and World War II submarine commander — the only one to sink a battleship during the war. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery (Section 30, Grave 950-A).