Distinguished Service Cross
Awarded for actions during the World War I
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Air Service) Thomas G. Cassady, United States Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 28th Aero Squadron, 3d Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Fismes, 29 May 1918, and near Epieds, France, 5 June 1918. On 29 May 1918, Lieutenant Cassady, single-handed, attacked an LVG. German plane which crashed near Fismes. On 5 June 1918, as patrol leader of five spades, while being attacked by 12 German Fokkers, he brought down one of the enemy planes near Epieds and by his dash and courage broke the enemy formation.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 138 (1918)
Action Date: May 29 & June 5, 1918
Service: Army Air Service
Rank: First Lieutenant
Company: 28th Aero Squadron
Battalion: 3d Pursuit Group
Division: American Expeditionary Forces
Second Award
Awarded for actions during the World War I
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Air Service) Thomas G. Cassady, United States Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 28th Aero Squadron, 3d Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., on 15 August 1918, near St. Maire. While in action as protection for a Salmson, First Lieutenant Cassady was attacked by seven Fokkers, two of which he brought down and enabled the Salmson to accomplish its mission and return safely.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 138 (1918)
Action Date: August 15, 1918
Service: Army Air Service
Rank: First Lieutenant
Company: 28th Aero Squadron
Battalion: 3d Pursuit Group
Division: American Expeditionary Forces
