Thomas Pilsch graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1965. He retired in 1994 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Thomas
D.
Pilsch
1944
–
Born:
Baltimore
,
Maryland
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Second LieutenantBatallion:
20th Tactical Air Support SquadronDivision:
DaNang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant Thomas D. Pilsch, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Forward Air Controller and Pilot of an O-2 Skymaster of the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron, DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. 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: Brigadier General Thomas D. Pilsch, United States Air Force, was awarded 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 Pilsch 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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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General Thomas D. Pilsch, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Pilsch reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.