Anthony B. Chapek

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Anthony B. Chapek (0-1113633), Captain (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 159th Engineer Combat Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 21 December 1944. Captain Chapek’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.