100-year-old Army veteran recalls fighting on Hacksaw Ridge, getting shot twice on Okinawa
Lee Ward and Matt Jones
ASHLAND, Ky. (AP) — James Chapman witnessed events of world importance during his 100 years.
Chapman, who was to mark his centennial on Sunday with a small group of relatives at his home, was born in Chapman, near Louisa in Lawrence County. His parents were Joseph and Nora Chapman.
The centenarian said he dropped out of Louisa High School to voluntarily serve in World War II.
Chapman served in the infantry in the South Pacific. As a staff sergeant, he was wounded twice and received two Purple Hearts.
Chapman describes that he was “halfway†drafted. He explained he received a draft notice from the Army and went to the recruiters’ office.
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