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Thomas
A.
LaPlante
1938

–

July 30, 2002

Born:

Easthampton

, 

Massachusetts

Home:

Easthampton

, 

Massachusetts

Thomas LaPlante graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1961. He retired in 1987 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    14th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron

    Division:

    Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Thomas A. LaPlante, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an FR-4C Commander of the 14th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy during 167 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Thomas A. LaPlante, 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 LaPlante and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Thomas A. LaPlante, 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 LaPlante and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.