Thomas B. Hayward

Thomas B. Hayward
Hayward, 21st Chief of Naval Operations
Born(1924-05-03)May 3, 1924
Glendale, California, U.S.
DiedMarch 3, 2022(2022-03-03) (aged 97)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1942–1982
RankAdmiral
CommandsChief of Naval Operations
United States Pacific Fleet
United States Seventh Fleet
USS America (CVA-66)
USS Graffias (AF-29)
Carrier Air Wing Ten
VF-103
Battles / warsWorld War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3) with Combat V
Distinguished Flying Cross

Admiral Thomas Bibb Hayward (May 3, 1924 – March 3, 2022) was Chief of Naval Operations for the United States Navy from July 1, 1978, until June 30, 1982,[1] after which he retired from military service.

  1. ^ "Admiral Thomas B. Hayward". US Navy. Retrieved January 24, 2010.