Eli Thomas Reich | |
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 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 | March 20, 1913 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 30, 1999 (aged 86) Arlington County, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1935–1973 |
| Rank |  Vice admiral |
| Commands | USS Sealion (SS-315) |
| Battles / wars | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy 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).