Thomas Jonathan Jackson Christian, Jr.

Colonel, U. S. Army Air Forces

Silver Star

GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 4F (October 10, 1942)
CITATION:
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Air Corps) Thomas Jonathan Jackson Christian, Jr. (ASN: 0-21782), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action while serving in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
As reported in the newspaper Lubbock Morning Avalanche Sat 14 November 1942.

Distinguished Flying Cross with one Bronze Oakleaf Cluster - WWII
Purple Heart - WWII