Thomas B. Bruton

Thomas Barmore Bruton^[1] (August 30, 1930 – December 28, 2022) was a major general in the United States Air Force. He was the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General from 1980 to 1985.

Thomas B. Bruton
Born	(1930-08-30)August 30, 1930 Weslaco, Texas, U.S.
Died	December 28, 2022(2022-12-28) (aged 92) Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1954–1985
Rank	Major General
Commands	United States Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps

Biography

Bruton was the son of Lausane Thomas Bruton and Helen G. (Cowgill) Bruton.^[1] He was born in 1930 in Texas, and raised in Colorado. Bruton graduated from Colorado Springs High School in 1947.^[2] Bruton holds a B.S. degree in business from the University of Colorado Boulder, a law degree from the University of Colorado Law School (1954) and master's degrees from George Washington University (1966) and Auburn University (1971). Received his commission through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program, General Bruton is also a graduate of the Air Command and Staff College (1965) and the Air War College (1971), both located at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.^[3] Bruton died in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on December 28, 2022, at the age of 92.^[4]

Military awards

Judge Advocate Badge

	Legion of Merit with two bronze oak leaf clusters
	Bronze Star Medal
	Meritorious Service Medal
	Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
	National Defense Service Medal
	Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars
	Air Force Longevity Service Award with six oak leaf clusters
	Armed Forces Reserve Medal
	Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
	Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Emblem with Palm and Frame
	Vietnam Campaign Medal

References

1. "Standard Certificate of Birth". No. 182–72511. Texas State Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics. 6 September 1930.
2. "MAJOR GENERAL THOMAS B. BRUTON > U.S. Air Force > Biography Display". www.af.mil. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
3. The Air Force Law Review. Air Force Judge Advocate General's School. 1981. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
4. "Thomas Bruton Obituary". Legacy. Retrieved 21 November 2023.