Thomas Clifford was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1949 upon graduation from Howard University. He retired in 1979 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Thomas
E.
Clifford
1929
–
Born:
Washington
,
DC
Home:
Washington
,
D.C.
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelRegiment:
366th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
DaNang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Thomas E. Clifford, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 Pilot of the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia from 1971 to 1972. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Major General Thomas E. Clifford, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Clifford 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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Thomas E. Clifford, United States Air Force, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Clifford 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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Thomas E. Clifford, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Clifford and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.