Hull Number: DE-374
Class: JOHN C. BUTLER
JOHN C. BUTLER Class
Namesake: LLOYD THOMAS
LLOYD THOMAS
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, April 2016
Lloyd Thomas was born 10 March 1912 at Nelsonville, Ohio; graduated from Ohio University in June 1935; was appointed aviation cadet 4 October 1938; and commissioned ensign 26 October 1939. He Joined Torpedo Squadron 6 in Enterprise 13 December 1939 and a year later was promoted to lieutenant (jg.). He gave his life in his squadron’s immortal attack in the Battle of Midway 4 June 1942, and was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism and courage in combat.
Disposition:
Canceled 6 June 1944 before her keel was laid.