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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Thomas Goldsborough Corbin (ASN: 0-24075), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of an A-26 Invader Attack Bomber and as Commanding Officer of the 386th Bombardment Group (Medium), NINTH Air Force, in aerial operations over Germany, on 21 March 1945. Lieutenant Colonel Corbin as lead pilot, lead a group of A-26 Invader bombers against a communications center near Dulman, Germany. Although this group encountered heavy and accurate anti-aircraft fire which put one of the engines of his plane out of commission, Lieutenant Colonel Corbin continued over the objective and bombed it with excellent results. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Corbin, 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 Air Forces.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    818th Air Division

    Action Date:

    1957 – 1962
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Thomas Goldsborough Corbin (ASN: 0-24075), 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 as Commander, 818th Air Division, from 1957 to 1962. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Corbin and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    386th Bombardment Group

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Thomas Goldsborough Corbin (ASN: 0-24075), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 386th Bombardment Group, NINTH Air Force, in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    386th Bombardment Group

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Thomas Goldsborough Corbin (ASN: 0-24075), United States Army Air Forces, 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 Commanding Officer, 386th Bombardment Group, NINTH Air Force, in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Special Air Warfare Center

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Thomas Goldsborough Corbin (ASN: 0-24075), United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, Special Air Warfare Center, from 1966 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Corbin and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.