World War II Honoree

John L. Chiarella

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Warren, Ohio

Honored By

Jim Chiarella & Lynn Chiarella Cheatwood

Relationship

Son & Daughter

HE SERVED AS A TECHNICAL SERGEANT IN THE 9TH WING ARMY AIR FORCE. HE WAS A TAIL-GUNNER IN THE B-26 MARAUDER AND STRUCK THE INITIAL BLOW ON D-DAY. HE WAS AWARDED THE SILVER STAR, THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS,THE BRONZE STAR, THE PURPLE HEART,THE AIR MEDAL WITH 4 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, THE AMERICAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS, AND THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS.