World War II Honoree

Carroll Clifford Chapman

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Modesto, California

Honored By

Laura Enid Chapman

Relationship

Wife

HE SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATRE OF OPERATIONS WITH THE 8TH BOMBER COMMAND. HE WAS AN ARMOR GUNNER ABOARD A B-17 THAT FLEW 28 MISSIONS OVER EUROPE. HE WAS INVOLVED IN THE FOLLOWING BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS: RHINELAND, ARDENNES AND CENTRAL EUROPE. MEDALS RECEIVED European-african-middle eastern medal WITH THREE BRONZE STARS, AIR MEDAL WITH THREE OAK LEAF CLUSTERS and THE OVERSEAS SERVICE BAR.