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Thomas
Francis
Healy
, Jr.
September 18, 1931

–

December 9, 2004

Born:

, 

Massachusetts

Home:

Holyoke

, 

Massachusetts

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Thomas Healy graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1974. He retired in 1987 as a U.S. Army Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Armor)

    Batallion:

    5th Helicopter Battalion

    Regiment:

    7th Air Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1970
    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 (Armor) Thomas Francis Healy, Jr., 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 Healy distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 5th Helicopter Battalion, 7th Air Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), and subsequently with Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in action against the enemy in 1969 and 1970. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Healy, 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.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1985 – 1987
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    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 Lieutenant General Thomas Francis Healy, Jr., United States Army, 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, as Chief of Staff, Armed Forces South, Italy, from 1985 to 1987. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Healy reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Armor)

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1970
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) Thomas Francis Healy, Jr., 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 a Battalion Commander, 1st Cavalry Division, and with Headquarters, United States Army, Vietnam, from 1969 to 1970.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1975
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Thomas Francis Healy, Jr., United States Army, 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 with Headquarters, Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers, Europe, and Headquarters, Armed Forces Central, from 1972 to 1975.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1985 – 1987
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Thomas Francis Healy, Jr., United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, Armed Forces South, Italy, from 1985 to 1987.