Thomas Hickey was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1957 upon graduation from Iowa State University. He retired in 1992 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Thomas
J.
Hickey
1934
–
Born:
Council Bluffs
,
Iowa
Home:
Logan
,
Iowa
Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
480th Tactical Fighter SquadronRegiment:
366th Tactical Fighter WingAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Thomas J. Hickey, United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with the 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Thomas J. Hickey, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of 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 Hickey 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Thomas J. Hickey, 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 Hickey 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Thomas J. Hickey, United States Air Force, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hickey 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
480th Tactical Fighter SquadronRegiment:
366th Tactical Fighter WingAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Thomas J. Hickey, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. 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.