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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Mason F. Chronister

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Baltimore, Maryland

Honored By

Mr. Edmund A. Bowne

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Activity During WWII

On the Philippines during the Japanese takeover of the island. Fought on Corregidor, was in the Bataan Death March, arriving at Cabanatuan prison camp. After receiving permission, left the camp to try and get some caribou, much needed food. Was accidentally shot by Philippine fighters and died from shotgun wounds 8 hours later.