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Thomas
William
Stockton
August 26, 1926

–

January 31, 1987

Born:

Fort Brown

, 

Texas

Home:

Hensdale

, 

Illinois

Buried: 

San Diego

, 

California

Cemetery:

Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

Thomas Stockton graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1949. He retired in 1978 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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 William Stockton, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army from 1966 to 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Stockton and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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 William Stockton, 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, and subsequently as Brigade Executive Officer in the 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. Colonel Stockton’s 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:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Thomas William Stockton, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion, and subsequently as Brigade Executive Officer in the 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Stockton and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    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 William Stockton, 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 Stockton distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Executive Officer of a Brigade of the 1st Infantry Division, and subsequently Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion in the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Stockton, 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.