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Thomas D. White
US Air Force general (1901–1965) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
General Thomas Dresser White (August 6, 1901 – December 22, 1965) was the fourth Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force.
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Nickname(s) | Tom |
Born | (1901-08-06)August 6, 1901 Walker, Minnesota |
Died | December 22, 1965(1965-12-22) (aged 64) Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington D.C. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Air Force United States Army |
Years of service | 1920–1961 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force Fifth Air Force Seventh Air Force |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Air Medal (2) |
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