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Thomas Charles Hart (June 12, 1877 – July 4, 1971) was an admiral in the United States Navy, whose service extended from the Spanish–American War through World War II. Following his retirement from the navy, he served briefly as a United States Senator from Connecticut .
The U.S. Navy honored Admiral Hart by naming a destroyer escort, the USS Thomas C. Hart (DE-1092) in his honor. The Thomas C. Hart was launched on 12 August 1972 and was sponsored by Penny Hart Bragonier (Mrs. Reginald), eldest granddaughter of Admiral Hart and daughter of Lieutenant Commander Hart.
Blunt, outspoken, aloof, and occasionally referred to as “Terrible Tommy,” Admiral Thomas C. Hart was nevertheless respected and admired, an inspiration to his fellow officers. Here is the fascinating story of a man who had an enduring influence on U.S. naval and diplomatic history.
26 de abr. de 2023 · Thomas Charles Hart, born on 12 June 1877 in Genessee County, Mich., graduated from the Naval Academy in 1897 and served his initial tours of sea duty in Massachusetts (Battleship No. 2) and in...
17 de jun. de 2021 · A different kind of victory : a biography of Admiral Thomas C. Hart. by. Leutze, James, 1935-. Publication date. 1981. Topics. Hart, Thomas Charles, United States. Navy -- Biography, Admirals -- United States -- Biography. Publisher.
Admiral Thomas C. Hart commanded the Asiatic Fleet before the war. He saw storm clouds on the horizon, and started to prepare for the torrent. On 16 October 1940, he withdrew all major units from China to Manila.
Even in the missile age, we can gain much insight on naval strategy in Asia from the trials and travails of Admiral Thomas C. Hart and his castoff flotilla of all-gun cruisers, four-stacker destroyers, and diesel submarines manned by the weathered “old China hands” of the Asiatic Fleet.
