| Charles Thomas | |
| Rank: | Vice-Admiral |
| Branch: | |
| Allegiance: |  Canada |
| Birth Date: | 1936 5, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Death Place: | Victoria, British Columbia |
| Serviceyears: | 1954–1991 |
| Commands: | 4th Canadian Escort Squadron Maritime Command |
| Awards: | Commander of the Order of Military Merit Canadian Forces' Decoration |
Vice Admiral Charles Morris Winton "Chuck" Thomas (31 May 1936 – 30 September 2022) was a Canadian Forces officer who served as Vice Chief of the Defence Staff.
Thomas joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1954.[1] He became Commanding Officer of the destroyer in 1971, Senior Staff Officer (Training) in 1973 and Senior Staff Officer (Combat Readiness) in 1973.[1] He went on to be Chief of Staff (Personnel & Training) in 1975, Commanding Officer of the 4th Canadian Escort Squadron in 1976 and Director Maritime Requirements (Sea) at the National Defence Headquarters in 1979.[1] After that he was Director General Maritime Doctrine and Operations in 1982, Chief of Maritime Doctrine and Operations in 1984 and Commander Maritime Command in 1987.[2] His last appointment was as Vice Chief of the Defence Staff in 1989 before resigning over policy issues in 1991.[1] His resignation reflected his belief that the Canadian Government should have been reducing the network of 40 armed forces bases rather than just reducing the headcount.[3] General John de Chastelain, Chief of the Defence Staff, responded attacking Thomas' motives rather than responding to his concerns.[4]
Thomas died on 30 September 2022.[5]
Thomas's personal awards and decorations include the following:
| Ribbon | Description | Notes | |
| Order of Military Merit (CMM) |
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| Canadian Forces' Decoration (CD) |
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