World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
George F. Chappelle
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Memphis, Michigan
Honored By
Buel M. Conger
Relationship
Friend
HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION IN DECEMBER 1944 AT THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE WHEN HIS COMPANY ADVANCE WAS HALTED. DISREGARDING ENEMY FIRE HE ATTACKED THEIR POSITION. RECEIVED SILVER STAR POSTHUMOUSLY MARCH 5, 1945 FOR GALLANTRY IN ACTION.