Thomas J. Lopez | |
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Born | Powellton, West Virginia | January 29, 1940
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1964–1998 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held |
Allied Forces Southern Europe United States Naval Forces Europe United States Sixth Fleet |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards |
Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal |
Admiral Thomas Joseph Lopez (born January 29, 1940) is a retired United States Navy four-star admiral who served as Commander in Chief, United States Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe from 1996 to 1998. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Surface Warfare Officer Badge | ||
Defense Distinguished Service Medal | Navy Distinguished Service Medal with one gold award star | Legion of Merit with two award stars |
Bronze Star with Combat V | Meritorious Service Medal with award star | Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat V and award star |
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with award star | Combat Action Ribbon | Navy Presidential Unit Citation |
Joint Meritorious Unit Award with one bronze oak leaf cluster | Navy Unit Commendation | Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation with one bronze service star |
Navy Good Conduct Medal | National Defense Service Medal with service star | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
Vietnam Service Medal with seven service stars | Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with three service stars | Vietnam Gallantry Cross with bronze star |
Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation | Vietnam Civil Actions Medal Unit Citation | Vietnam Campaign Medal |