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Thomas
Oates
Hardin
October 15, 1894

–

November 1, 1968

Born:

Mexia

, 

Texas

Home:

Rockport

, 

Texas

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Thomas Hardin transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1955 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General
    War Department, General Orders No. 81 (1944)

    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 Brigadier General Thomas Oates Hardin (ASN: 0-170727), 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 Officer India-China Sector, Air Transport Command. During the period from August 1943 through January 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hardin and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Thomas O. Hardin (ASN: 0-170727), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II. 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.