Background
III, Thomas Trask Wetmore, was born on October 15, 1925 in New London, Connecticut, United States. Son of Thomas Trask and Vivian (Brown) W.
coast guard officer Foundation administrator
III, Thomas Trask Wetmore, was born on October 15, 1925 in New London, Connecticut, United States. Son of Thomas Trask and Vivian (Brown) W.
Student, Yale University, 1943-1944; Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering, United States Coast Guard Academy, 1948; postgraduate, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1951; Master of Arts, New York University, 1973.
Commissioned ensign, United States Coast Guard, 1948; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Coast Guard, 1977; instructor professional studies department, C. G. Academy, New London, Connecticut, 1957-1961; commanding officer tender, USCGC Papaw, Charleston, South Carolina., 1961-1963; chief communications branch, 5th C. G. District, Portsmouth, Virginia, 1963-1967; commanding officer, USCGC Chincoteague, Norfolk, Virginia, 1967-1969; communications officer, C. G. Atlantic Area, Governors Island, New York, 1969-1972; chief aids to navigation branch, 3d C. G. District, Governors Island, 1972-1974; chief operations division, 3d C. G. District, 1974-1975; deputy commander, Atlantic Area, 1975-1976; assistant superintendent, C. G. Academy, New London, 1976-1977; chief, Office of Reserve, United States C. G. Headquarters, Washington, 1977-1979; district commander, 5th C. G. District, 1979-1981; retired, 1981; executive director, Pequot Community Foundation, 1983-1993; retired, 1993.
Effective cycling instructor League American Bicyclists. Member United States C. G. Academy Alumni Association, Retired Officers Association, Pequot Cycling Club Clubs: Rotary.
Married Joan M. Hancock, February 5, 1949. Children: Thomas Trask IV, James R., Jennifer Wetmore Sellers, Daniel H., Judith J. Wetmore Logan.