Thomas B. Klakring
Thomas Burton Klakring | |
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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 |
| Branch | 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) was a United States Navy submarine commander during World War II.