Elbridge Chapman
Elbridge G. Chapman Jr. | |
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Chapman as 13th Airborne Division commander c. 1945 | |
| Nickname | "Gerry" |
| Born | November 20, 1895 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | July 6, 1954 (aged 58) San Bruno, California, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1917–1946 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-6232 |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands | 88th Glider Infantry Battalion Airborne Command 13th Airborne Division |
| Conflicts | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star |
Elbridge Gerry Chapman Jr. (November 20, 1895 – July 6, 1954) was a senior United States Army officer who served in both World War I and World War II. During the latter he commanded the 13th Airborne Division, but saw no action.