Chauncey Thomas Jr.
Chauncey Thomas Jr. | |
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As a lieutenant commander in 1899 | |
| Born | 27 April 1850 Barryville, New York |
| Died | 9 May 1919 (aged 69) Pacific Grove, California |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1871–1912 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | Monadnock Albatross Bennington Maryland 2nd Squadron, Pacific Fleet U.S. Pacific Fleet |
| Battles / wars | Philippine–American War |
| Relations | Chauncey Thomas (father) |
Chauncey Thomas Jr. (27 April 1850 – 9 May 1919) was a rear admiral of the United States Navy. The son of Chauncey Thomas, a farmer and entrepreneur, who built four bridges across the Delaware River at Shohola Glen, Pennsylvania, Thomas Jr., graduated from the United States Naval Academy third in the class of 1871. He was the Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet when he retired in 1912. He died at the age of 69 at his home in Pacific Grove, California.