Thomas Ryan was commissioned in the Air Force in 1950. During the Vietnam War he flew 114 combat missions, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and other awards. He retired in 1985 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
Thomas
Martin
Ryan
, Jr.
December 10, 1928
–
Born:
Detroit
,
Michigan
Home:
Ridgewood
,
New Jersey
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Thomas Martin Ryan, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ryan 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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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Thomas Martin Ryan, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Ryan reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Thomas Martin Ryan, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander in Chief of the Military Airlift Command (CINCMAC) from 1983 to 1985. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ryan 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelRegiment:
432d Tactical Reconnaissance WingDivision:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Martin Ryan, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an RF-4C Pilot with the 432d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from1968 to 1970. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.