Thomas William Rupar, None
| conflict: | Korea |
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| branch: | Air Force |
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| enlistment date: | None |
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| discharge date: | None |
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| decorations: |
Air Force Longevity Service Award (1957-) Air Force Organizational Excellence Award (1969-) Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (1954-) Air Medal (1942-) Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (1958-) Bronze Star Medal (1941-) Commendation Medal Distinguished Flying Cross (1926-) Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force, 1960-) Good Conduct Medal (U. S. Armed Forces) Korean Service Medal (1950-1954) National Defense Service Medal: Korean War (1950-1954) Oak Leaf Cluster (U. S. Armed Forces) Presidential [nee Distinguished] Unit Citation (1941-) Purple Heart (1932-) Silver Star Medal (1932-) United Nations Service Medal for Korea (1950-1954) Vietnam Service Medal (1961-1975) |
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| history: | Served both in Korea and Vietnam during a 24-year career. |
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| references: | Olaf Tarvas Family Papers. Iron Range Research Center, Chisholm, Minnesota. |
Personal Information
| date of birth: | March 31, 1933 |
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| birth place: | Hibbing, MN |
| home town: | Chisholm, MN |
| date of death: | Sept. 27, 2009 |
| father: | Rupar, Anthony |
| mother: | Tarvas, Lydia |
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| school: | Chisholm High School |
Last update: 2/27/2016