Roy Martis Chappell - 2201 - Williamsburg, KY
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N 36° 43.845 W 084° 09.873
16S E 753203 N 4068753
Located at Briar Creek Park.
Waymark Code: WMHE2A
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 06/29/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Titansfan
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Roy Martis Chappell 1921-2002
A Williamsburg native and Ky. State Univ. student, he was a World War II Tuskegee Airman and B-25 navigator and bombardier. He participated in the 1945 "Freemen Mutiny" where 101 black officers fought inequality by entering a segregated officers' club. This induced Pres. Truman to end military segregation three years later. Over.
Helped coordinate Experimental Aircraft Association Young Eagles program to introduce flight and careers in aviation to children. A teacher and guidance counselor, he received awards for his work with youths. He died Sept. 22, 2002, and is buried in Chicago.

Located in a city park entrance.

Marker Name: Roy Martis Chappell 1921-2002

Marker Location: City

Type of Marker: Person

Marker Number (for official markers): 2201

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
City of Williamsburg Whitley County KYTC/Aviation Dr. Lucy Chappell via Ky State Univ Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways
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