Background
Thomas, Gerald E. was born on June 23, 1929 in Natick, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Walter World Trade and Lelia L. (Jacob) Thomas.
Thomas, Gerald E. was born on June 23, 1929 in Natick, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Walter World Trade and Lelia L. (Jacob) Thomas.
Bachelor of Science, Harvard University, 1951. Master of Science, George Washington University, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1973.
Graduate, Naval War College, 1966.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1951, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1975, Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group, 1974-1976. Director Near East and South Asia region Office Assistant Secretary Defense, 1976-1978. Commander training command Pacific Fleet United States Navy, 1978-1981, retired, 1981.
Ambassador to Guyana, Georgetown, 1981-1983. Ambassador to Kenya Nairobi, 1983-1986.
Member Alpha Phi Alpha.
Married Rhoda H. Henderson, October 3, 1954. Children: Kenneth, Steven, Lisa.