Background
Thurber, Harry Raymond was born on October 24, 1895 in Hoquiam, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Frank L. and Emma Sophia (Brown).
Thurber, Harry Raymond was born on October 24, 1895 in Hoquiam, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Frank L. and Emma Sophia (Brown).
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1918 (class 1919).
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1918, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1947, retired as v. admiral, 1953. Commanded destroyers, fleet oiler, cruiser, Battleship Division World War II Shore duty included staff Naval War College, director Navy Public Relations, staff, strategic plans division Commander in Chief United States Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations, Joint Chiefs of Staff committees, staff Commander South. Pacific, Assistant Chief Naval Operations, logistics.
Member Naval History Foundation, Naval Institute, Phi Kappa Psi. Clubs: Army-Navy (Washington).
Married Caroline Walden Andrews, June 3, 1922. Children: Edythe Walden (wife of Philip H. Thom, Junior.