Thomas Burton Klakring | |
|---|---|
 ADM Chester Nimitz awards Navy Cross to Klakring. | |
| Nickname(s) | "Burt" |
| Born | December 19, 1904 Annapolis, Maryland |
| Died | July 24, 1975 (aged 70) San Diego, California |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1927 – 1949 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | USS Guardfish (SS-217) "Burt's Brooms" (wolfpack) |
| Awards | Navy Cross (3) Silver Star |
Thomas Burton Klakring (December 19, 1904 – July 24, 1975)[1] was a United States Navy submarine commander during World War II.
- ^ "Adm. Thomas Klakring Dead; Sub Hero Sank 8 Japanese Ships". The New York Times. July 26, 1975. Retrieved 2009-03-19.