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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Clair W. Chappell

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Portage, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Matthew Chappell

Relationship

Grandson

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS IN THE 36TH 'TEXAS' DIVISION OF THE 143RD INFANTRY REGIMENT FROM MAY 1943 TO FEBRUARY 1946. SLIGHTLY WOUNDED IN THE BATTLE OF MONTE CASSINO IN ITALY; ASSAULT ACROSS THE RAPIDO RIVER. RECIPIENT OF THE PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR MEDAL, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT EMBLEM WITH BRONZE OAK LEAF CLUSTER AND ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL.