Thomas A. King
Thomas A. King (1921 – April 5, 2012),
Rear Admiral (United States), was the first graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, New York (1942) to become its Superintendent[1] He was the 6th Superintendent of the USMMA, serving in that capacity from 1980-1987.[2]
Career
As a young merchant marine officer, the 6’2” King had served on supply ships in the
Rear Admiral and named Superintendent of the Academy in 1980.[3][4] He died at the age of 91 on April 5, 2012.[5]
References
- ^ Cruikshank, J. L. and Kline, C.G. A History of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point in Peace and War © 2008 Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley and Sons, Inc., p. 450
- ^ Cruikshank, J. L. and Kline, C.G. A History of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point in Peace and War © 2008 Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley and Sons, Inc., p. 446
- ^ [1] US Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation
- ^ [2] USMM.org, citing Press Release/Odlin - Maritime 62: PR 2404 (W) WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION Washington, Advance Release, Sunday Papers, October 14, 1945
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