Thomas W. Steed Military person

Thomas Webster Steed (October 18, 1904-October 21, 1973) was a professional U.S. military officer in the United States Army Air Corps, Army Air Forces, and Air Force. During World War II he commanded the 456th Bomb Group (Heavy) throughout its combat service, one of only three bomb group commanders to train a group, command it overseas, and return it to the United States.

Personal facts

Thomas W. Steed
Birth dateOctober 18, 1904
Birth place
Fannin County Georgia
Date of deathOctober 21, 1973
Place of death
Manchester New Hampshire

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allegianceUnited States of America
award
Legion of Merit
Silver Star
Air Medal
Commendation Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
military operations
World War II
military branch
United States Air Force
military command
301st Bomb Wing
456th Bomb Group
4th Air Division SAC
91st Strategic Reconnaissance Wing
service start1930
service end1954

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