Thomas Du Bose graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1929. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1959 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Thomas
Jefferson
Du Bose
1902
–
February 24, 1992
Born:
San Antonio
,
Texas
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Thomas Jefferson Du Bose, 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, culminating in 1959. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Du Bose culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country 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
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Action Date:
1942 – 1944
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Thomas Jefferson Du Bose, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, Army Air Forces, from 1942 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Du Bose and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.