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Thomas
Maurice
Crawford
, Jr.

Born:

, 

Canal Zone

Thomas Crawford graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1949. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1974 – 1976
    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 Thomas Maurice Crawford, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the FOURTEENTH Air Force, Ent Air Force Base, from 1974 to 1976. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Crawford 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 Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    6148th Tactical Control Squadron

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Thomas Maurice Crawford, Jr., United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 6148th Tactical Control Squadron, in action against the enemy in Korea from 1952 to 1953. 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 United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    6148th Tactical Control Squadron

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Thomas Maurice Crawford, Jr., United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 6148th Tactical Control Squadron, in action against the enemy in Korea from 1952 to 1953. 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 United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1964 – 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 Colonel Thomas Maurice Crawford, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Apollo Space Program, from 1964 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Crawford and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1974
    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 Thomas Maurice Crawford, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Research and Development, from 1970 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Crawford and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.