US PARAS Chappell, John F., Jr

John Robertson

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  • SURNAME
Chappell
  • FORENAME
John F., Jr
  • UNIT
551 Parachute Infantry Bn (Company C)
  • RANK
Private First Class
  • NUMBER
14068228
  • DATE OF DEATH
4th November 1944
  • AGE
23
  • GRAVESITE
Rhone American Cemetery, Draguignan, France Plot D Row 10 Grave 15
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Durham County, North Carolina
born 17.11.1920 Durham, North Carolina, USA
father John F. Chappell, Sr. (1894-1959)
mother Vivian Pearl (nee Addison) Chappell (1896-1986)
4 years high school
1941 graduated Durham High School
civil occupation semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck and tractor
single without dependents upon enlistment
06.01.1942 entered service Fort Bragg, North Carolina
01.1944 awarded Parachutist Wings
award Bronze Star
Next of kin - Father. Mr. John F. Chappell, Sr., 113 South Elm Street, Durham, North Carolina
KIA South France
 
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