Charles Thomas (Canadian admiral)
| Charles Thomas | |
|---|---|
 VAdm Charles Thomas | |
| Born |
31 May 1936 Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/ |
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| Years of service | 1954–1991 |
| Rank | Vice-Admiral |
| Commands held |
HMCS Fraser 4th Canadian Escort Squadron Maritime Command |
| Awards |
Commander of the Order of Military Merit Canadian Forces Decoration |
Vice Admiral Charles Morris Winton ('Chuck') Thomas CMM (born 31 May 1936) is a retired Canadian Forces officer who served as Vice Chief of the Defence Staff.
Career
Thomas joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1954.[1] He became Commanding Officer of the destroyer HMCS Fraser in 1971, Senior Staff Officer (Training) in 1973 and Senior Staff Officer (Combat Readiness) in 1973.[1] He went on to be Chief of Staff (Personnel & Training) in 1975, Commanding Officer of the 4th Canadian Escort Squadron in 1976 and Director Maritime Requirements (Sea) at the National Defence Headquarters in 1979.[1] After that he was Director General Maritime Doctrine and Operations in 1982, Chief of Maritime Doctrine and Operations in 1984 and Commander Maritime Command in 1987.[2] His last appointment was as Vice Chief of the Defence Staff in 1989 before resigning over policy issues in 1991.[1] His resignation reflected his belief that the Canadian Government should have been reducing the network of 40 armed forces bases rather than just reducing the headcount.[3] General John de Chastelain, Chief of the Defence Staff, responded attacking Thomas' motives rather than responding to his concerns.[4]
Awards and decorations
Thomas's personal awards and decorations include the following:
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| Ribbon | Description | Notes |
| Order of Military Merit (CMM) |
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| Canadian Forces Decoration (CD) |
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References
- 1 2 3 4 Charles Thomas The Nauticapedia
- ↑ The Admirals: Canada's Senior Naval Leadership in the Twentieth Century edited by Michel Whitby, Toronto: Dundurn Press, 2006, p. 335
- ↑ The admiral's call: close more bases Maclean's, May 13, 1991
- ↑ A new era begins Esprit de Corps, 1 April 2009
- ↑ "The Governor General of Canada List". Gouvernment of Canada.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by James Wood |
Commander Maritime Command 1987–1989 |
Succeeded by Robert George |
| Preceded by John de Chastelain |
Vice Chief of the Defence Staff 1989–1991 |
Succeeded by Fred Sutherland |
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| Chiefs of the Naval Staff | ||
| Commanders, Maritime Command | ||
| Chiefs of the Maritime Staff | ||
| Commanders of the Royal Canadian Navy | ||