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Thomas
Bernard
Larkin
1890-12-15

–

1968-10-17

Born:

Louisburg

, 

Wisconsin

Home:

Spokane

, 

Washington

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Thomas Larkin graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1915. He retired as a U.S. Army Lieutenant General in 1952.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Corps of Engineers)

    Regiment:

    2d Engineer School (France)

    Division:

    American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Corps of Engineers) Thomas Bernard Larkin (ASN: 0-3785), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as an instructor at the 2d Engineer School (France), American Expeditionary Forces, in France, during World War I. Major Larkin made a reconnaissance on the bank of the Marne where he was exposed to machine gun and shell fire and distinguished himself by later work in entering the town several hours before it was occupied by U.S. Infantry. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Larkin, 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.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    February 25 – October 31, 1944
    War Department, General Orders No. 91 (December 19, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Thomas Bernard Larkin (ASN: 0-3785), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General Services of Supply, Mediterranean Theater of Operations, during the period from 25 February 1944 to 31 October 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Larkin reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1944

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Thomas Bernard Larkin (ASN: 0-3785), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General Services of Supply, Mediterranean Theater of Operations from 1942 to 1944.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1943
    War Department, General Orders No. 29 (1943)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Thomas Bernard Larkin (ASN: 0-3785), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of Staff, Services of Supply, European Theater of Operations from 1942 to 1943. As commander of the Mediterranean base section in the planning stages of the North African landings until he was replaced in command of the services of supply, North African Theater of Operations, Major General Larkin bend every effort to supply the combat troops who were dependent upon him and his organization. His energy and force did much to make possible the successful accomplishment of the supply of United States troops and thereby contributed in a marked degree to the success of the Tunisian campaign. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 79 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Thomas Bernard Larkin (ASN: 0-3785), United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility from 1944 to 1945.