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Chapman, Elbridge Gerry, Jr.

Date of birth:
November 20th, 1895 (Denver, United States)
Date of death:
July 6th, 1954 (San Bruno, United States)
Service number:
0-6232
Nationality:
American

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Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Awarded on:
July 9th, 1918
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Infantry) Elbridge G. Chapman, Jr. (ASN: 0-6232), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 5th Machine-Gun Battalion (Attached to 1st Battalion), 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Thiaucourt, France, 12 September 1918. During a heavy enemy counterattack, Captain Chapman remained constantly in front of his company, directing their fire and encouraging their efforts. His bravery was mainly responsible in preventing the enemy's advance and the taking of his position.

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Bronze Star Medal (BSM)

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Bronze Star Medal (BSM)

Purple Heart

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Purple Heart

Distinguished Service Medal - Army (DSM)

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Distinguished Service Medal - Army (DSM)

World War I Victory Medal

Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
World War I Victory Medal

Army of Occupation of Germany Medal

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Army of Occupation of Germany Medal

American Defence Service Medal

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
American Defence Service Medal

American Campaign Medal

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
American Campaign Medal

European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal

World War Two Victory Medal

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
World War Two Victory Medal

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Band of Brothers (tv series)

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