Colonel Thomas F. Minor was commissioned an Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School, class number 34 on 31 October 1952. Following his graduation he served as Platoon Leader in the 11th Abn Div; Twice served with the 82d Abn Div as Company Commander, 187 Abn; Chief Plans and Ops, G3; Colonel Minor served as Company Commander and Plans S3 Sor, the 101st Avn Div (1st Bde Sep); Cdr, 2-87 Inf (Mech) of the 8th Inf Div, Germany; Ch, Co Tactics Div, USAIS; Ch Contingena, Plans Div, G3 XVIII Abn Corps. | His awards and decorations include: Bronze Star w/V Device and 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal w/2 Oak Leaf Cluster, American Campaign Medal w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Combat Infantryman Badge, MPB, Army General Staff Identification Badge, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm.