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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Frutoso R. Chavez

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Pecos, Texas

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

He served in the 116th Infantry, 29th Infantry Division, U.S. Army. The 29th Infantry Division was one of the first units to hit the beaches on June 6, 1944. They caught the brunt of the Germany enemy fire as they came ashore on Omaha Beach. He was one of the ones killed in action on D-Day.