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Thomas
Francis
Dreisonstok
February 10, 1927

–

November 30, 1993

Born:

Washington

, 

D. C.

Home:

Washington

, 

D. C.

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Thomas Dreisonstok graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, Class of 1950. He retired in 1978 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1978

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Thomas Francis Dreisonstok, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating with the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Fort McNair, Virginia, in 1978.The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Dreisonstok culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    Infantry Battalion

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Thomas Francis Dreisonstok, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Dreisonstok distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion of the 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1968 and 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Dreisonstok, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    Infantry Battalion

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Thomas Francis Dreisonstok, United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight, evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion of the 25th Infantry Division, and subsequently with Headquarters, United States Army, Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam, in 1968 and 1969. His outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    United States Army, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Thomas Francis Dreisonstok, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving with the 25th Infantry Division, and with Headquarters, United States Army, Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Dreisonstok and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.