World War II Honoree

Paul Edson Chaufty

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Carthage, New York

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Relationship

A Grateful American

He enlisted in the US Army Air Force on May 11, 1942. He was a pilot in the 36th Fighter Group, 23rd Fighter Squadron. On August 13, 1944, he was piloting his P-47 Thunderbolt during an armed reconnaissance mission in Argentan, France. Flames were seen coming from the supercharger of his aircraft. He bailed out however his parachute failed to open. Received the Air Medal, Purple Heart, United States Aviator Badge, World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal and European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign.