World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Robert Chaisson
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Swampscott, Massachusetts
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He was a battery officer with the 1st Battalion, Eleventh Marines. Embarked with his unit for the Pacific area in April 1942, he saw combat in the Guadalcanal, New Guinea, New Britain, and Peleliu campaigns. The Legion of Merit with Combat 'V' was awarded him for outstanding service as Plans and Training Officer of the 1st Battalion, Eleventh Marines, 1st Marine Division, during the seizure of the Peleliu Island airfield. He also earned the Bronze Star Medal with Combat 'V' for meritorious service as Artillery Observer of the 1st Battalion, Eleventh Marines, in action on Cape Gloucester, New Britain.