| Steve A. Chappuis | |
|---|---|
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| Nickname | Silent Steve |
| Born | December 28, 1913 |
| Died | August 19, 2008 (aged 94) |
| Place of birth | Rayne, Louisiana |
| Place of death | Tacoma, Washington |
| Place of burial | Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, Washington |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Service number | 0-20899 |
| Commands held | 2nd Battalion, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division |
| Battles/wars |
World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross |
"Silent" Steve Archie Chappuis (28 December 1913 in Rayne, Louisiana – 19 August 2008 in Tacoma, Washington) was an American Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor. He retired as a Brigadier General.
Awards & Decorations[]
- Army Staff Identification Badge
- Combat Infantryman Badge
- Parachutist Badge with 2 combat jump stars
- Distinguished Service Cross on 14 January 1945 as Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer of 2nd Battalion, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division[1][2][3][4]
- Silver Star Medal[1][2]
- Army Distinguished Service Medal[1]
- Croix de Guerre (1939-1945)[2]
- Officer of the Order of Leopold
- Belgian Croix de Guerre
- Knight 4th Class of the Military William Order
- American Defense Service Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- American Campaign Medal
- European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
- World War II Victory Medal
- Army of Occupation Medal
Distinguished Service Cross citation[]
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 Lieutenant Colonel Steve A. Chappuis (ASN: 0-20899), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, 502d Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 25 December 1944, in Belgium. During the siege of Bastogne by overwhelming enemy forces, Colonel Chappius commanded a regiment of the defending 101st Airborne Division. When the enemy launched a fierce attack with strong infantry and armored forces in a supreme effort to seize the town, Colonel Chappius mustered all available cooks, drivers and orderlies to augment his depleted, widely deployed troops and skillfully maneuvered his forces to meet the attack. Under his courageous, inspiring leadership his men held, repulsing every attempt by the enemy to penetrate the lines. He repeatedly exposed himself to intense enemy fire in order to direct his troops effectively and personally reconnoitered enemy infested territory, completely disregarding his own safety. The heroic, inspiring leadership of Colonel Chappius, and his personal courage and supreme devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 101st Airborne Division, and the United States Army.[1]
Army Distinguished Service Medal citation[]
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Steve A. Chappuis (ASN: 0-20899), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from August 1964 to August 1967. [This award supersedes award of the Legion of Merit to General Chappuis for service from August 1964 to February 1967, as announced in General Orders Number 26 Headquarters, United States Continental Army Command, dated 8 February 1967.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Steve A. Chappuis". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=23027. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Steve A. Chappuis". Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29288226. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
- ↑ Brothers in Arms Wiki
- ↑ Airborne Website
Other Sources[]
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