World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Thomas Francis Hickey
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Boston, Massachusetts
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
Brigadier General. Served as chief of staff of the XI Corps, overseeing planning and execution of its operations in the Pacific Theater of Operations. He then became commander of the X Corps Artillery, serving in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations. During the Leyte Campaign he served as commander of the 31st Division Artillery. Received two Distinguished Service Medals.