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CHAPMAN, Robert Joseph - Date of
birth
29 January 1922 -
Age
22 -
Place of birth
Minong, Washburn County, Wisconsin -
Hometown
Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin -
Ethnicity
White
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36828999 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
A Battery,
320th Glider Field Artillery Battalion,
82nd Airborne Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
2 October 1944 - Place of
death
Riethorst-Kamerbos, the Netherlands
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 2 | 21 |
Immediate family
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Members
Jeremiah F. Chapman (father)
Mary C. (Braun) Chapman (mother)
Francis P. Chapman (brother)
James R. Chapman (brother)
Leo T. Chapman (brother)
Elaine I. Chapman (sister)
Mary C. Chapman (sister)
Rosalie A. Chapman (sister)
More information
Pvt Robert J. Chapman had grown up in Wisconsin, but joined the army in Washington D.C.He was awarded the Silver Star Medal posthumously. The citation cited: 'For gallantry in action while serving with the 320th Glider Field Artillery Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, in action on 2 October 1944, near ****, the Netherlands. When two officers were wounded during an assault on an enemy strong point, Pvt Chapman left his artillery observation post, exposed himself to heavy machine gun fire and dashed across a fire-swept open field to their assistance. He was struck by one bullet but unhesitatingly continued his voluntary mission with complete disregard for the enemy fire. When Pvt Chapman reached the officers, he administered first aid and was attempting to move one to safety when a shell burst killed him instantly. Pvt Chapman's gallant and inspiring action exemplifies the highest traditions of the Airborne Forces of the United States.
Source of information: Richard Chancellor, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.fold3.com, Market Garden, www.ancestry.com - Family Tree
Photo source: Roger Caelen