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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Robert McClure Chesney

Hometown

Paulsboro, New Jersey

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

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Activity During WWII

WORKED AS VICE PRESIDENT OF AN OIL REFINERY ENGAGED IN U.S. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS TO FORMULATE THE FIRST HIGH-OCTANE FUEL FOR AIRCRAFT. THAT FUEL ENABLED ALLIED AIRCRAFT TO FLY FASTER AND GAVE AN ADVANTAGE OVER ENEMY PLANES.