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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Jack G. Chavez

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Denver, Colorado

Honored By

John C Burkhardt, AAG MOPH, Chapter 1919, Austin, Texas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED ACTIVE DUTY ON FEBRUARY 25, 1943 AND SERVED AS A LINEMAN AND TELEPHONE OPERATOR WITH HEADQUARTERS, 28TH INFANTRY, 45TH DIVISION. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND, CENTRAL EUROPE AND ARDENNES. DECORATIONS AND CITATIONS: EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE MEDAL, BRONZE STAR MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED ON DECEMBER 17, 1944.