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HARPLE, Chester F "Chet" - Date of
birth
19 October 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
Downingtown, Chester County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33772498 -
Rank
Private -
Function
Rifleman -
Unit
B Company,
48th Armored Infantry Battalion,
7th Armored Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
24 October 1944 - Place of
death
Griendtsveen, Holland
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 5 | 65 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Nathan D. Harple (father)
Sara A. Harple (mother)
Robert N. Harple (brother)
More information
Pvt Chester F. Harple had been employed by William M. Lloyd prior to entering the service on 6 March 1944. He was a graduate of Downingtown High School and was a backfield star on the football team.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.7tharmddiv.org
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, www.findagrave.com