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Thomas
J.
Klomann
POW (RVN)
December 30, 1945

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Thomas Klomann was interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam after he was shot down on December 20, 1972 and was held until his release on February 12, 1973.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    December 20, 1972 – February 12, 1973

    Captain Thomas J. Klomann (AFSN: FV-3231439), United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from December 20, 1972 until his release on February 12, 1973.

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    December 20, 1972 – February 12, 1973

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Captain Thomas J. Klomann (AFSN: FV-3231439), United States Air Force, for heroic achievement while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from 20 December 1972 to 12 February 1973. His ceaseless efforts to conduct himself strictly in accord with the Code of Conduct and policies of the prisoner organization in the difficult conditions of a communist prison clearly demonstrated his loyalty, love of country, and professionalism. By his unselfish dedication to duty, he reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    December 20, 1972
    Headquarters, Pacific Air Forces, Special Orders No. G-386 (1972)

    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 First Lieutenant Thomas J. Klomann (AFSN: FV-3231439), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a B-52 Navigator in Southeast Asia on 20 December 1972. On that date, Captain Klomann participated in high priority bombing missions against vital military targets in heavily defended areas of North Vietnam. Despite the intensity of the hostile defensive reactions and the great threat posed by surface-to-air missiles and antiaircraft artillery fire, Captain Klomann displayed extraordinary courage, a remarkable ability to perform under stress and a willingness to place the mission requirements above his own safety as he successfully released his ordnance on the designated target. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Klomann reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.