Thomas Cebern Musgrave, Jr.
Thomas Cebern Musgrave, Jr. (July 5, 1913 – November 14, 2005) was a Major General in the United States Air Force.
Biography
Musgrave was born in Washington, D.C. in 1913.[1] He died on November 14, 2005.
Career
Musgrave was educated at St. John's Military Academy before entering the United States Military Academy, graduating in 1935. During World War II he served with the Thirteenth Air Force. Following the war he became Executive Office to the Commanding General of the United States Army Air Forces. In 1949 he entered the National War College. Following graduation he was given command of the 47th Air Division and the 7th Air Division. In 1955 he was assigned to NATO. The following year he was named Director of Manpower and Organization of the Air Force. His retirement was effective as of June 1, 1962.
Awards he received include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters.