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 Army on March 6, 1942 when he was assigned to the 44th Division. On December 21, 1942, he joined the 123rd Infantry and served as a Rifle Platoon Leader, Battalion Intelligence Officer and a Regimental Liaison Officer. He participated in the New Guinea and Luzon Campaigns and awards include the Expert and Combat Infantryman Badges and the Bronze Star Medal. With a family theatrical background, he participated in many GI Shows.