Ralph A. Chappell
Home Town: Lincoln, NE
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph A. Chappell, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, France, July 15, 1918. Although badly wounded by shell fire during the heavy artillery fire of the enemy’s offensive, Private Chappell remained at his post in the front line until ordered to the rear by his commanding officer.
