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Charles
E.
Thomas
Jr.
1896-04-08

–

1969-03-01

Born:

Atlanta

, 

Georgia

Home:

, 

Georgia

Buried: 

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Cemetery:

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Charles Thomas transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1955 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 89 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Charles E. Thomas, Jr. (AFSN: 192A), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Thomas and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 15 (February 11, 1955)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force) to Major General Charles E. Thomas, Jr. (AFSN: 192A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility. As Commanding General of the FOURTEENTH Air Force at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, from 1950 to 1955. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Thomas 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 51 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Charles E. Thomas, Jr. (AFSN: 192A), United States Army Air Forces, 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 during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Thomas and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.