(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Virgil E. Chapman (ASN: ER-17226772), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division in Korea. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Sponsored by:
Virgil
E.
Chapman
POW (Korea)
Home:
Allen County
,
Kansas
Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
SergeantRegiment:
23d Infantry RegimentDivision:
2d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
Korean War
Headquarters, X Corps, General Orders No. 31 (1951) -
Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
SergeantDivision:
Prisoner of War (Korean War)Action Date:
May 18, 1951 – August 10, 1953
NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954Sergeant Virgil E. Chapman (ASN: ER-17226772), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 18 May 1951 and was held until his release on 10 August 1953 after the signing of the Armistice.