World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph L. Chaplek
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Fort Edward, New York
Honored By
Michael Lynett
He proudly joined the United States Army serving our country during WWII as a First Lieutenant in Squadron B, 553rd Army Air Force Base Unit. Stationed in Africa, he flew and completed 35 missions over Normandy, Northern France and Germany. He received multiple medals and commendations.