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CHAPMAN, Charles W. Jr.
CHAPMAN, Charles W. Jr. (Dubuque, IA, June 14, 1862--Autrepierre, France, May 5, 1918). Recipient, Distinguished Service Cross. During WORLD WAR I on May 15, 1918, while on patrol duty, Lieutenant Chapman attacked a group of four monoplanes and one biplane and succeeded in bringing one down before he was shot down in flames. He was a member of the 94th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, Air Service, American Expeditionary Force.
Information provided by Richard G. Bridges.