Kinkaid, Thomas C.

Kinkaid, Thomas C. (1888–1972), career naval officer and commander during World War II.
Promoted to rear admiral on the eve of World War II, Thomas C. Kinkaid developed a reputation for completing assignments successfully. During 1942, Admiral Kinkaid commanded cruiser divisions in the battle of the Coral Sea (May) and at Midway (June), and then carrier task forces in engagements around the island of Guadalcanal (August–November). In December 1942, Kinkaid took command of the North Pacific Force, a joint navy, army, and Army Air Force command in Alaska. His troops ejected the Japanese from Attu in May 1943 and forced their retreat from Kiska in July. For his accomplishments, Kinkaid received a third Distinguished Service Medal and promotion to vice admiral.

Successful at joint operations, in November 1943 the admiral transferred to the Southwest Pacific Area to serve under Gen. [The entire page is 332 words long]

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