Richard Savage Thomas
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Rank | Commander |
| Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service Distinguished Service Cross Purple Heart Silver Star |
| Wall | C |
| Wall Side | 1 |
| Row | 4 |
| Plaque Number | 30 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross w/Combat "V" and 1 Star, Purple Heart, Air Medal w/ Combat "V" and 9 Individual and 33 Strike/Flight Awards, Commendation w/Combat "V" and 6 Stars, Achievement w/ Combat "V" and 1 Star, Combat Action, Presidential Unit Citation, Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service, Armed Forces Expeditionary w/4 Stars, Vietnam Service W/7 Stars, Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Silver Star and Palm, Vietnam Campaign
Attacking from the USS Bon Homme Richard CVA-31, "Dick" flew 333 missions over North Vietnam and numerous South Vietnam close-air support missions. Completed 742 Carrier landings in his career.
Thanks Dad.. with love, Rick, Andy and Libby
Naval Aviator
A-AF Skyhawk
Plaque Wall Map
