World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Benjamin H. Chasin
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
A Grateful American
HE ENTERED THE MILITARY MARCH 6, 1942 AND WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 44TH DIVISION. ON DECEMBER 21, 1942 AFTER HIS COMMISSION HE JOINED THE 123RD INFANTRY AT FORT LEWIS. THERE HE SERVED AS A RIFLE PLATOON LEADER, BATTALION INTELLIGENCE OFFICER AND REGIMENTAL LIAISON OFFICER. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, LUZON. AWARDS: EXPERT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, BRONZE STAR MEDAL.