Thomas Walker (naval officer)

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Thomas Jackson Walker III
Born	(1916-08-06)August 6, 1916 Edgartown, Massachusetts
Died	May 8, 2003(2003-05-08) (aged 86)
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1939–1981
Rank	Vice admiral
Commands	Fighter Squadron 17 Fighter Squadron 5-B Fighter Squadron 61 Air Development Squadron 5 Fleet All-Weather Training Unit Nitro (AE-23) Constellation (CV-64) Naval Air Forces Pacific Fleet
Battles/wars	World War II
Awards	Navy Commendation Medal (2)

Vice Admiral Thomas J. Walker (August 6, 1916 – May 8, 2003) was an officer of the United States Navy, who served as first commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Constellation.