Hart, Thomas

Hart, Thomas (Charles)

(1877–1971) naval officer; born in Davison, Mich. He commanded the Asiatic fleet (1939–42) and was supreme commander of the ABDACOM (American-British-Dutch-Australian Command) (1941–42). He served on the General Board (1942–45) and filled an unexpired Senate term (Rep., Conn.; 1945–46).