Leo Hewlett Thebaud Date of death: April 18, 1980
Home of record: Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania
Leo Thebaud graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1913. He retired as a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral.
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Navy Cross
Awarded for actions during the World War I
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Leo Hewlett Thebaud (NSN: 0-8274), United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. PAUL JONES (old) acting as escort to troop and merchant convoys from Hampton Roads, and in patrolling against enemy submarines from June to October, 1918. On the night of 30 June 1918, while under convoys the U.S.S. HENDERSON took fire and it became necessary to transfer the troops on board to another vessel. The PAUL JONES transferred the troops in a skilful and gallant manner. Through the zeal and energy of Lieutenant Thebaud, this old destroyer was kept actively on duty.
Action Date: June - October, 1918
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant
Company: Commanding Officer
Division: U.S.S. Paul Jones
Submitted by Doug Bewall RMCM USN Ret
