Thomas Leigh Gatch Military person

Thomas Leigh Gatch (1891–1953) was an American naval officer and attorney in the 20th century. A native of Oregon, and grandson of educator Thomas Milton Gatch, he served in the United States Navy as a ship commander during World War II and Judge Advocate General of the Navy from 1943 to 1945. His last command was as commander of the Atlantic Fleet’s service force.

Personal facts

Birth dateAugust 09, 1891
Birth place
Salem Oregon
Date of deathDecember 16, 1953
Place of death
San Diego
Resting place
San Diego , Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
award
Purple Heart
Navy Cross
military operations
Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands
military branch
United States Navy
military command
Judge Advocate General
Atlantic Fleet service force
service start1912
service end1947

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External resources

  1. http://www.trumanlibrary.org/oralhist/meaderg.htm