Background
WITHERS, Thomas was born on May 28, 1886 in South Platte, Colorado, United States. Son of Thomas and Jennie (Barnes) Withers.
WITHERS, Thomas was born on May 28, 1886 in South Platte, Colorado, United States. Son of Thomas and Jennie (Barnes) Withers.
United States Naval Academy, 1906. United States Naval War College, 1924.
Ensign, 1908; Commander, since 1918. Campaigns: Cuban Pacification, 1906. Santo Domingo, 1916, Commanded Blue Jacket Battalion on shore with United States Marines in Santo Domingo.
World War; Qualified submarine officer. Three tours of duty in command of submarine divs.
Member: United States Naval Institute. Club: Army and Navy (Washington. District of Columbia and Manila, Philippine Islands).
Spouse Lorena Louisiana Bar, November 25, 1914, Scranton, Pennsylvania.