Thomas B. Hayward | |
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 Hayward, 21st Chief of Naval Operations | |
| Born | May 3, 1924 Glendale, California, U.S. |
| Died | March 3, 2022 (aged 97) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1942–1982 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Chief 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 / wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Defense 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.