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Thomas
Edgar
Carpenter
, III

Born:

, 

North Carolina

Home:

Miami

, 

Florida

Thomas Carpenter graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1958. He retired as a U.S. Army Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Armor)

    Regiment:

    5th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    9th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major (Armor) Thomas Edgar Carpenter, III, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Major Carpenter distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as a Squadron Commander in the 5th Cavalry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1968 and 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Carpenter, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Armor)

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Armor) Thomas Edgar Carpenter, III, 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 while serving as a Squadron Commander, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1974
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Thomas Edgar Carpenter, III, 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 as Special Assistant to Supreme Allied Command, Europe, in 1974.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1978 – 1979
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Thomas Edgar Carpenter, III, United States Army, 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 as Chairman, Staff Group, Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1978 to 1979.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Armor)

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Armor) Thomas Edgar Carpenter, III, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Squadron Commander, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Armor)

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Armor) Thomas Edgar Carpenter, III, United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Squadron Commander, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1979 – 1981
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Thomas Edgar Carpenter, III, 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 with the Military Personnel Center from 1979 to 1981.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Armor)

    Regiment:

    5th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    9th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    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 Major (Armor) Thomas Edgar Carpenter, III, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Major Carpenter distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as a Squadron Commander in the 5th Cavalry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1968 and 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Carpenter, 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.