(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force) to Lieutenant General Thomas Dresser White (AFSN: 22A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, from 1951 to 1953. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General White and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Thomas Dresser White (AFSN: 22A), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, THIRD Air Force, from 1942 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General White and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. G-72 (July 26, 1961)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to General Thomas Dresser White (AFSN: 22A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of Staff, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, from 1957 to 1961. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General White culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Thomas Dresser White (AFSN: 22A), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commanding General THIRTEENTH Air Force from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General White and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.