Background
Bigley, Thomas Joseph was born on September 16, 1927 in Everett, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Charles and Mary Theresa (Burns) Bigley.
Bigley, Thomas Joseph was born on September 16, 1927 in Everett, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Charles and Mary Theresa (Burns) Bigley.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1950. Master of Arts, American University, 1968.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1950, advanced through grades to vice admiral, 1976. Served in destroyers Korean War, 1950-1952. Commanding officer submarine United States Ship Bream, 1961-1963, United States Ship Sampson, 1968-1970.
Commander Middle East Force, 1975-1976. Deputy commander-in-chief United States Pacific Fleet, 1976-1978. Commander 2d Fleet, 1979-1981.
Director plans and policy United States Department Navy, Washington, since 1981.
Married Ann Harrington, August 28, 1950. Children– Ann, Mary, Katherine.