The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Thomas J. Hanley, Jr. (ASN: 0-3874), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General Eastern Flight Training Command, from June 11, 1943 to April 9, 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Hanley and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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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: Major General Thomas James Hanley, Jr. (ASN: 0-3874), 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 as Deputy Chief of Staff, Headquarters U.S. Army Air Forces from 1942 to 1943. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hanley and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
1946 – 1947
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Thomas James Hanley, Jr. (ASN: 0-3874), United States Army Air Forces, 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 from 1946 to 1947. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hanley and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.