World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John E. Chandler
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Lawrence, Kansas
Honored By
Sara Chandler Maypole
Relationship
Daughter
TANK UNIT COMMANDER, EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. COMMANDED TANK BATTALION OF 750 MEN, 42 OFFICERS, 59 MEDIUM TANKS, 17 LIGHT TANKS. RESPONSIBLE FOR WELFARE AND TRAINING OF MEN AND FOR OPERATION, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF TANKS. DEPLOYED TANKS IN COMBAT.