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 Stanley Jeffrey, Jr., United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of the 390th Bombardment Group (Heavy), EIGHTH Air Force, while leading a Combat Wing of B-17 airplanes on a bombing mission over Germany, 14 October 1943. Colonel Jeffrey directed the attack from his position in the leading aircraft. Prior to reaching the target, the formation was subjected to determined, vicious assaults by a large number of enemy fighters. In spite of desperate attempts by the enemy to disrupt the unity of the formation, Colonel Jeffrey led the entire Wing over the target and wrought vast destruction on an installation of vital importance. The high degree of success achieved can be attributed to the gallantry, skill and leadership displayed by Colonel Jeffrey. His actions on this occasion reflect highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Regiment:
100th Bombardment GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Thomas Stanley Jeffrey, Jr., 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 a B-17 Heavy Bomber Pilot as Commanding Officer of the 100th Bombardment Group (Heavy), EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy over enemy-occupied Continental Europe 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.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
June 1, 1967 – April 30, 1970
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Thomas Stanley Jeffrey, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Jeffrey distinguished himself as Director of Production and Programming, Deputy Chief of Staff, Systems and Logistics, and as Director of Production and Programming, and Director of Production, Deputy Chief of Staff, Research and Development, Headquarters United States Air Force, from 1 June 1967 to 30 April 1970. During this period, General Jeffrey’s outstanding achievements, and his dynamic leadership and initiative resulted in unprecedented improvements in the operational effectiveness of the major weapon systems employed by the United States Air Force. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Jeffrey culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country, and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Regiment:
100th Bombardment GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Thomas Stanley Jeffrey, Jr., United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a B-17 Heavy Bomber Pilot as Commanding Officer of the 100th Bombardment Group (Heavy), EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy over enemy-occupied Continental Europe 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)Regiment:
390th Bombardment GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Thomas Stanley Jeffrey, Jr., United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a B-17 Heavy Bomber Pilot as Commanding Officer of the 390th Bombardment Group (Heavy), EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy over enemy-occupied Continental Europe 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Thomas Stanley Jeffrey, Jr., 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 Site Activation Task Force Commander of an ATLAS Squadron in the area near Spokane, Washington, from 1959 to 1962. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Jeffrey 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Regiment:
100th Bombardment GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Thomas Stanley Jeffrey, Jr., United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a B-17 Heavy Bomber Pilot as Commanding Officer of the 100th Bombardment Group (Heavy), EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy over enemy-occupied Continental Europe 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Regiment:
100th Bombardment GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Thomas Stanley Jeffrey, Jr., United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a B-17 Heavy Bomber Pilot as Commanding Officer of the 100th Bombardment Group (Heavy), EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy over enemy-occupied Continental Europe 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.