Thomas B. McDonald

1907–1982 (age 75)

Military Officer

Biography

Thomas B. McDonald brought determination and steadiness to his role as a military officer, always attentive to the people he served alongside and the mission before him. He balanced professionalism with quiet empathy, understanding that leadership also means listening and supporting others.

His colleagues remember him for the care he showed in nurturing young officers and for the trust he built across his units. His resting place in Arlington National Cemetery honors a life marked by repeated sacrifices in the name of peace and readiness.

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