Donald V. Chapman

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Donald V. Chapman, Corporal, U.S. Army Air Force, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, 11th Bombardment Group (Heavy), during the Japanese aerial attack on Hickam Field, Territory of Hawaii, on 7 December 1941. Corporal Chapman, conspicuous for his bravery under fire, assisted in repair of an airplane during the severe attack of bombing and strafing centered on the hangars. Corporal Chapman was killed in this attack.

Authority: “Heroes of Pearl Harbor”, Donald K. & Helen L. Ross