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Thomas
Allen
Ware
July 6, 1925

–

October 19, 2003

Born:

Chillicothe

, 

Ohio

Home:

Chillicothe

, 

Ohio

Buried: 

Chillicothe

, 

Ohio

Cemetery:

Grandview Cemetery

Thomas Ware graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1948. He retired in 1978 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1976 – 1978
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Thomas Allen Ware, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States on the Staff and Faculty of the Army War College from 1976 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Ware culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    4th Battalion

    Regiment:

    23d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Thomas Allen Ware, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Ware distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 4th Battalion, 23d Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Ware, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    4th Battalion

    Regiment:

    23d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Thomas Allen Ware, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the 4th Battalion, 23d Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Ware 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 Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Thomas Allen Ware, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the 2d Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1971 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Ware 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 Army.