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Elbridge
G.
Chapman
, Jr.
November 20, 1895

–

July 6, 1954

Cemetery:

Golden Gate National Cemetery

After serving in World War II, Elbridge Chapman served as a General Officer in World War II, commanding the 13th Airborne Division. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    5th Machine-Gun Battalion (Attached 1st Battalion)

    Regiment:

    9th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 12, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 44 (1919), Amended Supplement 1

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Infantry) Elbridge G. Chapman, Jr. (ASN: 0-6232), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 5th Machine-Gun Battalion (Attached to 1st Battalion), 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Thiaucourt, France, 12 September 1918. During a heavy enemy counterattack, Captain Chapman remained constantly in front of his company, directing their fire and encouraging their efforts. His bravery was mainly responsible in preventing the enemy’s advance and the taking of his position.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    9th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 3 – 8, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 8 (March 1, 1920)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Captain (Infantry) Elbridge G. Chapman, Jr. (ASN: 0-6232), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Captain Chapman distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 3 – 8 October 1918, while directing the fire of his guns under fire of the enemy.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General
    War Department, General Orders No. 26 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Elbridge G. Chapman, Jr. (ASN: 0-6232), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility.