World War II Honoree

James L. Chulla

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

North Tarrytown, New York

Honored By

A Thankful American

HE ENLISTED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY, SERVING IN THE SEABEES IN THE 71ST AND 87TH BATTALIONS, WHERE HE WAS IN COMBAT DUTY IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC ON MANY ISLANDS. HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN JANUARY 1946 AS A MACHINIST'S MATE FIRST CLASS. HE RECEIVED TWO BRONZE STARS, A WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.