Thomas H. Stevens, Jr.

Biography

Thomas H. Stevens, Jr. dedicated himself to the United States Navy, seeing action in the Mexican War and later commanding squadrons during the Civil War in key coastal operations. He earned praise for his calm leadership, tactical skill, and insistence on well-drilled crews as the nation’s fleets faced new challenges.

In the decades that followed, he continued to shape the Navy through shore commands and advocacy for professional development, and his burial at Arlington National Cemetery honors a life spent safeguarding American seas.