Thomas M. Dykers

Thomas Michael Dykers, Sr. (December 3, 1905 – June 13, 1975) was a submarine commander during World War II who reached the rank of Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.

The following year he transferred to The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and graduated in 1927.

[8] In 1931 Dykers completed a submarine course in New London, Connecticut, and was subsequently assigned to the USS S-15 (SS-120).

The USS Jack subsequently sank eight Japanese ships, and the Navy highly decorated Dykers for his service.

[6] In 1949 Rear Admiral Dykers retired from the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations and moved to California.