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Thomas
Herbert
Chapman
1895

–

1969-06-07

Born:

Muskegon

, 

Michigan

Home:

Detroit

, 

Michigan

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Thomas Chapman transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1952 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    August 1944 – August 1945
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 28 (June 16, 1949)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Air Corps) Thomas H. Chapman, United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from August 1944 to August 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Chapman and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.