Arthur S. Thomas
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Arthur S. Thomas | |
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| Born | July 15, 1935 |
| Died | January 19, 2001 (aged 65) Washington, D.C., US |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Service years | 1955–1997 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands | Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force |
| Awards | Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with silver oak leaf cluster, Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters others below |
Arthur Sam Thomas (July 15, 1935 – January 19, 2001) was a Roman Catholic priest and the Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force from 1995 to 1997.
A native of Mankato, Minnesota, Thomas was a Roman Catholic priest.[1] He was a graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato and the Graduate Theological Union. In 1992, he was given the title of Monsignor by Pope John Paul II.[citation needed]
