World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Peter Chappetto
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Astoria, New York
Honored By
Raymond F. Chapetto
Relationship
Nephew
UPON RIFLE PLATOON LEADER BEING KILLED, TOOK COMMAND AND DIRECTED THE MOVEMENT AND ACTION OF THE PLATOON EVEN AFTER RECEIVING WOUNDS FROM WHICH HE LATER DIED. POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED BOTH THE PURPLE HEART AND THE SILVER STAR MEDALS.