Unpublished biography, 2001.

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Unpublished biography, 2001.

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Unpublished biography of Rear Admiral Frank P. Thomas entitled "Gallant Devotion to Duty, The Naval Career of Rear Admiral Frank P. Thomas" written by his son, Phillip Thomas. Includes his youth, family, U.S. Naval Academy education and highlights of his naval career with an emphasis on World War II.

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Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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