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Thomas
Corwin
Chamberlain
1917-01-13

–

1988-01-23

Born:

Pierce City

, 

Missouri

Home:

North Lewisburg

, 

Ohio

Buried: 

West Point

, 

New York

Cemetery:

U.S. Military Academy Post Cemetery

Thomas Chamberlain graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1940. He retired in 1966 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Cavalry)

    Batallion:

    11th Tank Battalion

    Division:

    10th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 10th Armored Division, General Orders No. 28 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Cavalry) Thomas Corwin Chamberlain, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 11th Tank Battalion, 10th Armored Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Chamberlain, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Cavalry)

    Batallion:

    11th Tank Battalion

    Division:

    10th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 10th Armored Division, General Orders No. 11 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Silver Star to Major (Cavalry) Thomas Corwin Chamberlain, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 11th Tank Battalion, 10th Armored Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Chamberlain, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry)

    Batallion:

    11th Tank Battalion

    Division:

    10th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 10th Armored Division, General Orders No. 70 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry) Thomas Corwin Chamberlain, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 11th Tank Battalion, 10th Armored Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Chamberlain, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry)

    Batallion:

    11th Tank Battalion

    Division:

    10th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry) Thomas Corwin Chamberlain, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 11th Tank Battalion, 10th Armored Division, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Chamberlain and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.