World War II Honoree

James Harold Chafin, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Graysville, Alabama

Honored By

Michael L. Chafin

Relationship

Son

HE SERVED IN THE 13TH AIR FORCE, 307TH BOMB GROUP, 370TH SQUADRON, IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. HE FLEW 40 MISSIONS, 452 COMBAT HOURS, BASED MOSTLY ON THE ISLAND OF MOROTAI, JUST SOUTH OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. HE WAS AN ARMORER IN CHARGE OF THE ARMAMENT AND HE WAS A TOP TURRET GUNNER ON THE B-24 AIRCRAFT. HE SERVED HIS COUNTRY WITH HONOR AND DIGNITY.