World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert E. Chaffee
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Monson, Massachusetts
Honored By
Roland Chaffee & Ellen Murray Chaffee
Relationship
Son & Daughter-in-Law
STATIONED ON THE USS COOPER. SHIP WAS HIT BY A JAPANESE TORPEDO DURING THE BATTLE OF ORMAC BAY. HE WAS SHOT OVER A MILE BY THE EXPLOSION. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.