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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Chester Modzelewski

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Cecil, New Jersey

Honored By

Mr. Robert A. Johnston

Relationship

Nephew

Activity During WWII

HE ENLISTED IN THE U.S. MARINE CORPS IN 1939. AFTER PEARL HARBOR, HE QUICKLY BECAME A GUNNERY SERGEANT. HE SAW HIS FIRST COMBAT ACTION AT GUADALCANAL IN 1942 AND AT OTHER ISLAND INVASIONS. HE SURVIVED THE WAR.