RADM Bernie E. Thompson
Bernard "Bernie" Eunie Thompson[1] (August 17, 1924 - January 18, 1988) was a United States Coast Guard Rear Admiral.
Early life
Bernie was born on August 17, 1924 in St. Louis County, Minnesota to Bernie and Eunice L. Thompson. He later graduated from high school.
Major military assignments
- July 27, 1943-July 18, 1944: Enlisted in the United States Army.
- 1944-1948: Attended the United States Coast Guard Academy, graduated in 1948 and was commissioned an Ensign in the Coast Guard.
- USCGC Northwind (WAGB-282)
- USCGC Storis (WMEC-38)
- Executive Officer, USCGC Tupelo
- Chief of the Search and Rescue Section, Ninth Coast Guard District
- Controller of the Rescue Coordination Center, First Coast Guard District
- Commander of the LORAN Transmitting Station (Cape Sarichef, Alaska)
- Controller of the Rescue Coordination Center, First Coast Guard District
- Commander of the USCGC Hornbeam (WLB-394)
- Anti-Submarine Defense Force, Pacific Fleet
- Assistant Chief, Shore Units Division, Coast Guard Headquarters; later Naval Operations Liaison Officer
- Commander of the USCGC Casco (WAVP-370)
- Director of Auxiliary, First Coast Guard District
- Chief, Aids to Navigation Branch, First Coast Guard District
- Chief of Operations, 17th Coast Guard District
- Chief of Staff, 17th Coast Guard District
- Chief of Staff, 3rd Coast Guard District
- 1978-1980: Chief of the Office of Boating Safety, Coast Guard Headquarters
- 1980-1983: Commander of the 14th Coast Guard District
He retired as a Rear Admiral on June 30, 1983. His awards and decorations include the Coast Guard Commendation Medal, the Cutterman insignia, and the Coast Guard Meritorious Service Medal.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, United States Coast Guard Academy (1948)
- Armed Forces Staff College (1960 or 1961)
Personal life
He married Marie Woodbridge and together they had two children (Craig and Karen).
Death
Bernie passed away on January 18, 1988 in Boston, Massachusetts at the age of 63. It was from natural causes. He was buried in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Northwood, New Hampshire.
References
- https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/imgsrv/image?id=osu.32435058125006;seq=81;width=680
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- https://www.fold3.com/page/619299929-bernie-thompson-1924/facts
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/160016923/bernie-e-thompson
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