John Alden Chappell ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Missouri
On July 28, 1944 Private Chappell was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Missouri. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 70667 |
| Service ID | 37606459 |
| Name | John Alden Chappell |
| From | Parma, New Madrid County, Missouri |
| Birth Date | January 2, 1924 |
| Casualty Date | July 28, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Group | 30th Infantry Division, 119th Infantry Regiment |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Location | France |
| Burial | Plot I Row 22 Grave 11, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
John Alden Chappell is buried or memorialized at Plot I Row 22 Grave 11, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
John Alden Chappell was the son of John Allen Chappell and Pearly Bell Hull. He was born in Parma, Missouri and had some family connections to the area of Bernie, Stoddard County, Missouri. His mother had died in March, 1944, just a few months before John was killed in France.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: John Alden Chappell was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Chappell had the rank of Private. Service number assignment was 37606459. Attached to 30th Infantry Division, 119th Infantry Regiment.
He was born on January 2, 1924. According to our records Missouri was his home or enlistment state and New Madrid county has been included within the archival record. We have Parma listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Private Chappell experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on July 28, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. Incident location: France. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 10,007 World War II
• 962 Korean War
• 1,414 Vietnam War
• 297 Prisoners of war
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• 105 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 77 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 10 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 962 Korean War
• 1,414 Vietnam War
• 297 Prisoners of war
• 2,604 Missing in action
• 105 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 77 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 10 Medal of Honor recipients
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