Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private

Unit:

A Battery, 320th Glider Field Artillery Battalion, 401st Glider Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

July 24th, 1945

"For gallantry in action while serving with Battery A, 320th Glider Field Artillery Battalion, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 2 October 1944, near ****, Holland. When two officers were wounded during an assault on an enemy strong point, Private Chapman left his artillery observation post, exposed himself to heavy machine gun fire and dashed across a fire-swept open field to their assistance. He was struck by one bullet but unhesitatingly continued his voluntary mission with complete disregard for the enemy fire. When Private Chapman reached the officers, he administered first aid and was attempting to move one to safety when a shell burst killed him instantly. Private Chapman's gallant and inspiring action exemplifies the highest traditions of the Airborne Forces of the United States."

Headquarters, 82d Airborne Division, General Orders No. 111 (posthumously awarded)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Soldaat (Private)

Unit:

A Battery, 320th Glider Field Artillery Battalion, 401st Glider Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

October 8th, 1945

Royal decree no.31 Posthumous

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private

Unit:

A Battery, 320th Glider Field Artillery Battalion, 401st Glider Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army