World War II Honoree

Tommie Lee Chism

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Bell, California

Honored By

Bob Chism

Relationship

Son

He entered the Army in Bell, California, but his hometown was Danville, Arkansas. He was a member of the First Special Service Force (4-2). When the FSSF was disbanded 5 December 1944 near Villeneuve-Loubet, he was transferred and then served with the 82nd Airborne Division. Awards: Bronze Star Medal with “V” device and oak leaf, Army Commendation Medal with bronze oak leaf, Good Conduct Medal with bronze clasps indicating four awards, American Campaign Medal with a silver and bronze service medal, Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal with silver service medal, WWI Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal. He was awarded the Bronze Star for participating in the following campaigns: Southern France, Naples-Foggia, Aleutian Islands, Rome-Arno, Rhineland, Ardennes, Central Europe. He continued his service after WWII.