Thomas B. Klakring

Thomas Burton Klakring
ADM Chester Nimitz awards Navy Cross to Klakring.
Nickname"Burt"
Born(1904-12-19)December 19, 1904
Annapolis, Maryland
DiedJuly 24, 1975(1975-07-24) (aged 70)
San Diego, California
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch United States Navy
Service years1927 – 1949
RankRear Admiral
CommandsUSS Guardfish (SS-217)
"Burt's Brooms" (wolfpack)
AwardsNavy Cross (3)
Silver Star

Thomas Burton Klakring (December 19, 1904 – July 24, 1975) was a United States Navy submarine commander during World War II.

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