Thomas Braaten retired as a U.S. Marine Corps Major General.
Sponsored by:
Thomas
A.
Braaten
Born:
Harvey
,
Illinois
Home:
Harvey
,
Illinois
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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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Thomas A. Braaten, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Thomas A. Braaten, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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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 Major General Thomas A. Braaten, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Braaten reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Thomas A. Braaten, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.