Thomas Sawyer was commissioned in 1955 through the Aviation Cadet Program. He retired in 1986 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Thomas
W.
Sawyer
1933
–
Born:
Turlock
,
California
Home:
Livingston
,
California
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Thomas W. Sawyer, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Sawyer 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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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
416th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Bien Hoa & Phu Cat Air Bases, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Thomas W. Sawyer, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving as an F-100 Pilot and Flight Commander of the 416th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bien Hoa and Phu Cat Air Bases, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia in 1967. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Thomas W. Sawyer, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Sawyer 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Thomas W. Sawyer, United States Air Force, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Sawyer 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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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
416th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Bien Hoa & Phu Cat Air Bases, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Thomas W. Sawyer, United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving as an F-100 Pilot and Flight Commander of the 416th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bien Hoa and Phu Cat Air Bases, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia in 1967. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.