World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ralph Leon Chapelle
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Honored By
Nephew
SERVED WITH MARINES IN PACIFIC THEATER. TOOK PART IN NUMEROUS BEACH ASSAULTS INCLUDING TARAWA AND IWO JIMA. EARNED PURPLE HEARTS AND BRONZE AND SILVER STARS FOR VARIOUS ACTS OF BRAVERY.