World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Opal Chambers
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Oneida, Tennessee
Honored By
Rretta M. Chambers
Relationship
Wife
HEAVY MORTAR CREWMAN 1607. ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE ON NOVEMBER 6, 1943. WOUNDED ON APRIL 18, 1945 IN ITALY. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS IN ROME-ARNO, NORTH APENNINES AND PO VALLEY. AWARDED THE AMERICAN SERVICE MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE MEDAL WITH 3 BRONZE STARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, PURPLE HEART AND THE DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE.