Soldier Summary
Soldier Summary
Chappel, Charles F.
Military History
Rank
First Lieutenant
Unit
United States. Army. Infantry, 339th. Company K.
Medals Awarded
- Distinguished Service Cross (D.S.C.)
Notes
Born in Dayton, OH
Events
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Residence
Date
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Place
Dayton, OH
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Residence
Date
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Place
Toledo, OH
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Event
Distinguished Service Cross for action: Disregarding all personal danger, he personally advanced upon enemy machine guns, then in action, thereby assisting in building up a firing line of the attacking force. He was killed while making this dash.
Date
9/27/1918
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Event
Killed in action
Date
9/27/1918
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Event
Died
Date
9/27/1918
Place
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Details
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Sources
- History of the 339th Regiment of Infantry, 1917-1926 (with who's who in and roster of the regiment)
- Military Times Hall of Valor
- Military Times Hall of Valor
- The history of the American expedition fighting the Bolsheviki; campaigning in north Russia 1918-1919
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