Thomas Tackaberry
Thomas Howard Tackaberry | |
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LTG. Thomas H. Tackaberry | |
| Nickname(s) | Tom |
| Born | September 6, 1923 Los Angeles, California |
| Died | April 3, 2017 (aged 93) Fayetteville, North Carolina |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1981 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | XVIII Airborne Corps 82nd Airborne Division 196th Infantry Brigade 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross (3) Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (5) Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross Soldier's Medal Bronze Star (3) Purple Heart Air Medal (52) |
Thomas Howard Tackaberry (September 6, 1923 – April 3, 2017) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. He was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War and was a recipient of three Distinguished Service Crosses and served as commander of the XVIII Airborne Corps from 1979 to 1981. "Described as a 'grunt's angel', Lt. Gen. Tackaberry was devoted to his men, not only ensuring they were always supplied for the fight but physically prepared as well. Leading from the front, Lt. Gen. Tackaberry set a high bar for fitness with his men and led them on long training runs", stated Richard Hudson to the 115th congressional session on May 19, 2017.