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Capt Anthony Bernard Chapek

2 Dec 1915 – 21 Dec 1944

Birth	2 Dec 1915
Death	21 Dec 1944
Cemetery	Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial Hamm , Canton de Luxembourg , Luxembourg , Luxembourg
Added by	Loren Bender on 29 Jul 2019
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56060696

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Entered the service from Nebraska.

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From F-A-G member BarryC : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Captain (Corps of Engineers) Anthony B. Chapek (ASN: 0-1113633), United States 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, in Luxembourg. On that date, Captain Chapek's company was defending a strategic hill near Scheidgen, Luxembourg. When the enemy counter-attacked with strong forces, the Captain repeatedly exposed himself to the intense enemy fire in order to direct and place his men, inspiring them by his fearless courage. Finally, when his company was forced to pull back in the face of overwhelming forces, the brave Captain voluntarily remained behind to cover the withdrawal. His men saw him last as he stood alone, pinning down the enemy with rapid and accurate fire from his carbine. Captain Chapek was killed but his heroic stand lives on as a constant inspiration to the men with whom he served. His unselfish courage, his determination and supreme 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. --------------------------- Note: Photo (with caption of jksgjs006) is of a memorial marker at Fort Calhoun Cemetery in Ft. Calhoun, NE.

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