"The hero is the man who lets no obstacle prevent him from pursuing the values he has chosen."
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UNITED STATES NAVY
USNAVFORV
LT - 03 - Navy - Regular
TEAM 143
NAVAL AVD GROUP
★★★★★★★ RECIPIENT OF THE PURPLE HEART ★★★★★★★
★★★★★★★ RECIPIENT OF THE BRONZE STAR ★★★★★★★
UPDATE January 15, 2016 - THANK YOU to Tom Burgdorf for the information on Mr. Chapman; it is greatly appreciated!
(Bronze Star Recipient: Lieutenant John R. Chapman, USN, awarded posthumously):
The Bronze Star was awarded for service as advisor to Vietnamese Navy Coastal Group 16, Quang Ngai Province, from 15 Apr 1966 to 3 Apr 1967. On 22 JUL 1966, he directed a survey team in Sa Huynh Harbor when enemy fire was received from shore positions. He directed return fire and silenced the enemy fire with assistance of a Coast Guard unit. On
17 Aug 1966, an enemy force of more than 200 attempted to capture the junk base. LT Chapman obtained and directed supporting artillery fire and naval gunfire support from two coastal surveillance units, thereby preventing the base from being overrun by the enemy. The combat distinguishing device is authorized. - (Submitted by Tom Burgdorf)
Lieutenant John Roy Chapman had been in the U.S. military for approximately four years, at the time of his death. I am trying to verify information regarding this somewhat vague notation, and will update this page, accordingly.
He was killed on April 3, 1967 in Quang Tin, South Vietnam: Official paperwork states that he died as the result of shrapnel wounds sustained while assisting in the evacuation of refugees by sea during an air strike.
Mr. Chapman's survivors are listed in his paperwork as his father, Roy Melvin and his mother, Christine Edith. There is comment that he was of the Protestant faith.
John is also listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, Panel 17E, Line 95.
Any further information or photos would be appreciated!
This page has been placed online on what would have been Mr. Chapman's 72nd birthday.
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"These heroes are dead. They died for liberty - they died for us. They are at rest. They may or may not sleep in the land they made free, under the flag they rendered stainless, under the solemn pines, the sad hemlocks, the tearful willows, and the embracing vines. They sleep beneath the shadows of the clouds, careless alike of sunshine or of storm, each in the windowless Place of Rest. Earth may run red with other wars - they are at peace. In the midst of battle, in the roar of conflict, they found the serenity of death. I have one sentiment for soldiers living and dead: cheers for the living; tears for the dead." ~Robert G. Ingersoll
"The hero is the man who lets no obstacle prevent him from pursuing the values he has chosen."
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
UNITED STATES NAVY
USNAVFORV
LT - 03 - Navy - Regular
TEAM 143
NAVAL AVD GROUP
★★★★★★★ RECIPIENT OF THE PURPLE HEART ★★★★★★★
★★★★★★★ RECIPIENT OF THE BRONZE STAR ★★★★★★★
UPDATE January 15, 2016 - THANK YOU to Tom Burgdorf for the information on Mr. Chapman; it is greatly appreciated!
(Bronze Star Recipient: Lieutenant John R. Chapman, USN, awarded posthumously):
The Bronze Star was awarded for service as advisor to Vietnamese Navy Coastal Group 16, Quang Ngai Province, from 15 Apr 1966 to 3 Apr 1967. On 22 JUL 1966, he directed a survey team in Sa Huynh Harbor when enemy fire was received from shore positions. He directed return fire and silenced the enemy fire with assistance of a Coast Guard unit. On
17 Aug 1966, an enemy force of more than 200 attempted to capture the junk base. LT Chapman obtained and directed supporting artillery fire and naval gunfire support from two coastal surveillance units, thereby preventing the base from being overrun by the enemy. The combat distinguishing device is authorized. - (Submitted by Tom Burgdorf)
Lieutenant John Roy Chapman had been in the U.S. military for approximately four years, at the time of his death. I am trying to verify information regarding this somewhat vague notation, and will update this page, accordingly.
He was killed on April 3, 1967 in Quang Tin, South Vietnam: Official paperwork states that he died as the result of shrapnel wounds sustained while assisting in the evacuation of refugees by sea during an air strike.
Mr. Chapman's survivors are listed in his paperwork as his father, Roy Melvin and his mother, Christine Edith. There is comment that he was of the Protestant faith.
John is also listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, Panel 17E, Line 95.
Any further information or photos would be appreciated!
This page has been placed online on what would have been Mr. Chapman's 72nd birthday.
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
"These heroes are dead. They died for liberty - they died for us. They are at rest. They may or may not sleep in the land they made free, under the flag they rendered stainless, under the solemn pines, the sad hemlocks, the tearful willows, and the embracing vines. They sleep beneath the shadows of the clouds, careless alike of sunshine or of storm, each in the windowless Place of Rest. Earth may run red with other wars - they are at peace. In the midst of battle, in the roar of conflict, they found the serenity of death. I have one sentiment for soldiers living and dead: cheers for the living; tears for the dead." ~Robert G. Ingersoll
