Leo Hewlett Thebaud

1890–1980 (age 90)

Naval Officer

Biography

Leo Hewlett Thebaud was a dedicated United States Naval officer whose career was marked by both valor and a deep sense of duty. He earned distinction through decades of service, guiding sailors and shaping naval operations with a calm professionalism that inspired confidence.

His legacy endures in the many lives he influenced and the traditions of honor and courage he upheld. Officers and sailors who knew him remember his steady hand and the pride he took in service to the nation.

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