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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Chester Joseph Natanek

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Valentin Gascher

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

He was part of the 598th Bomb Squadron, 397th Bomb group belonging to the 9th Air Force. He was shot and taken prisoner in France above La Meignanne, France on August 1, 1944 while his B-26 was attacked by BF-109s. He was a radio operator and senior member of his crew. He was taken prisoner and sent to Stalag in Germany.