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Thomas Genetti graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, Class of 1965. He retired in 1993 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Squadron

    Regiment:

    9th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)

    Action Date:

    February 26, 1971

    Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), General Orders No. 5413 (1971)

    (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 Captain (Infantry) Thomas Regis Genetti, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Genetti distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of Troop B, 1st squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in action against the enemy on 26 February 1971, in Cambodia. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Genetti, 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.