Thomas Herbert Chapman (1895 - 1969)

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Thomas Herbert Chapman

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- la vita eterna
Added: Nov. 21, 2012

- TROLL'S Bridge
Added: Oct. 15, 2012

God bless you on your birthday. Rest in Peace.
- Thelma
Added: Aug. 27, 2012

At one point in your life, you wrote a blank check made payable to The United States of America, for an amount of up to, and including, your life if necessary. Thank you for your service to our country. May God bless you!
- Darlene T.
Added: Jun. 15, 2012

Birthday Blessings
- Thelma
Added: Aug. 27, 2011

United States Army Major General. Born in Muskegon, Michigan, he enlisted in the Quartermaster Corps Reserve in 1917, was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in August 1918 and served in World War I. After the war, he graduated flying school in 1922, was transferred to the US Air Service and served as a flight instructor. In 1925, he became engineering officer at the San Antonio, Texas Depot and was an engineering officer for the Philippine Air Depot, 1928 to 1930. Promoted Brigadier General in 1942, he served as commander of America's state side operations of the 2nd Air Force's Tactical forces and 73rd Bomber Wing during World War II. In August 1945, he was assigned to the Far East Air Forces, 5th Air Force Service Command in Japan. Promoted Major General in 1946, he became commander of the 7th Air Service Area Command in Japan and assumed command of the air depot at Hickam Field, Hawaii in 1947. Returning to the United States in 1950, he served as chief of the Maintenance Division, Directorate of Supply and Maintenance, Air Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson, Air Force Base, Ohio, until retiring from active service in June 1952.
- Judy Richards
Added: Jun. 24, 2011

The Korean Service Medal (KSM) is a decoration of the United States military and was created in November 1950 by executive order of President Harry Truman. The Korean Service Medal is the primary United States decoration for participation in the Korean War and is awarded to any U.S. service member, who performed duty in the Republic of Korea, between June 27, 1950 and June 27, 1954. We the people, thank you for your service. R.I.P. Sir.
- Judy Richards
Added: Jun. 24, 2011

The World War II Victory Medal is a decoration of the United States military which was created by an act of Congress in July 1945. The decoration commemorates military service during the Second World War and is awarded to any member of the United States military, including members of the armed forces of the Government of the Philippine Islands, who served on active duty, or as a reservist, between December 7, 1941 and December 31, 1946. We the people, thank you for your service. R.I.P. Sir.
- Judy Richards
Added: Jun. 24, 2011