World War II Honoree

Theodore 'Ted' Chahtinneyackque Chaat, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Lawton, Oklahoma

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

A MEMBER OF THE COMANCHE INDIAN NATION, HE ENTERED MILITARY SERVICE IN 1943. SERVED AS AN AIRPLANE AND ENGINE MECHANIC IN THE AMERICAN THEATER DURING THE WAR. HE COMPLETED PILOT TRAINING ON FIGHTER AIRCRAFT BUT THE WAR ENDED BEFORE HE WAS DEPLOYED OVERSEAS. AWARDED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.