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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Chupela

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Jerome J. Steber

Relationship

Nephew

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS AN ARTILLERYMAN WITH 11TH MARINES, 1ST MARINE DIVISION. PARTICIPATED IN THE INVASION OF GUADALCANAL AND NEW BRITAIN. AWARDED PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED AS A RESULT OF ENEMY ACTION ON GUADALCANAL AUGUST OF 1942.