Gerald Eustis Thomas | |
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 Gerald Thomas pictured with Ronald Reagan in 1982 | |
| Born | June 23, 1929 Natick, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | March 20, 2019 (aged 89) New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1951–1981 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | USS Impervious (MSO-449) USS Bausell (DD-845) Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group Nine Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group Five |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V Meritorious Service Medal |
Gerald Eustis Thomas (June 23, 1929 – March 20, 2019), was an American naval officer, diplomat and academic. He was the second African American to achieve the rank of Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy.