Thomas W. Steed
Thomas Webster Steed | |
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At West Point in 1928 | |
| Born | October 18, 1904 Mineral Bluff, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | October 21, 1973 (aged 69) Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1930-1954 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | 456th Bomb Group 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Wing 301st Bomb Wing 4th Air Division, SAC |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Army Commendation Medal (3) Air Medal (7) |
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.