Thomas Franklin Vaughns

Sergeant first class

Thomas Franklin Vaughns
Born (1920-07-07) July 7, 1920 (age 104)
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Army Air Force
Years of service1942–1952
RankSergeant first class
Awards
RelationsLuvada

Sergeant First Class Thomas Franklin Vaughns (born July 7, 1920) is an American veteran who was a member of the famed group of World War II-era African-Americans known as the Tuskegee Airmen. He is a recipient of the National Defense Service Medal in 2019, for his service in the Korean War.[1][2] He is also a member of the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame.[3]

  1. ^ Ellis, Dale (August 22, 2019). "Arkansas veteran, 99, given new medal, praise for life lived". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  2. ^ Adams, Char (August 27, 2019). "'Hero' 99-Year-Old Tuskegee Airman Honored With Medals and His Own Day in Special Ceremony". Meredith Corporation. People Magazine. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  3. ^ Steed, Stephan (March 6, 2020). "Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame to welcome 6 new members". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Retrieved August 8, 2020.