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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William Chester 'Chet' Owens

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Atmore, Alabama

Honored By

Georgia Carolyn Lassiter Owens & Keith, Jerry & Laura

Relationship

Wife & Children

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Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE U.S. NAVY AS AN AIRCRAFT MECHANIC ON THE USS ESSEX CV-9 IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. PLANE COMMANDER FOR NAVAL ACE CAPTAIN DAVID MCCAMPBELL, COMMANDING OFFICER VF-15 AND CARRIER AIR GROUP AG-15. RETIRED AFTER 30 YEARS OF HONORABLE MILITARY SERVICE AS A CHIEF PETTY OFFICER.