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Thomas McCrary graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1934. He retired in 1964 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1962 – 1964

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Thomas Andrew McCrary, United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1962 to 1964.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    Military Assistance Advisory Group Vietnam

    Action Date:

    August 1962 – July 1964

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 31 (September 30, 1964)

    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 Andrew McCrary, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Military Assistance Advisory Group, Vietnam, from August 1962 to July 1964.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    Combat Command A

    Division:

    20th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    April 29, 1945

    Headquarters, 20th Armored Division, General Orders No. 3 (1946)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Thomas Andrew McCrary, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Combat Command “A”, 20th Armored Division, in action against the enemy on 29 April 1945, near the Amper River in Southern Germany. With complete disregard for his own safety, Colonel McCrary entered a burning tank and removed a wounded crew member to safety. This was done inspire of intense enemy small arms and anti-tank fire, and exploding ammunition inside the tank. His extraordinary heroism and courage instilled confidence in both his officers and men. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel McCrary, 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:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    Headquarters Reserve Command

    Division:

    20th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Thomas Andrew McCrary, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, Headquarters Reserve Command, 20th Armored Division, from 1944 to 1945.