Thomas Tackaberry, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Date of Birth: 06-Sep-1923
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Date of Death: 03-Mar-2017
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About Thomas Tackaberry
- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
- Tackaberry is one of the highly decorated officers in the U.S.
- Army.
- He ranks among the 10 most decorated military servicemembers in the U.S.
- military history.
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