World War II Honoree

Tony G. Chacon

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Monte Vista, Colorado

Honored By

Mr. Roddy Chacon

Relationship

Son

SERVED IN U.S. ARMY DURING WWII, NOVEMBER 17, 1942 TO OCTOBER 25, 1944 AS AN INFANTRYMAN IN THE FAMED 15TH INFANTRY REGIMENT OF THE 3RD INFANTRY DIVISION. HIS TOUR OF DUTY WAS CUT SHORT WHEN HE RECEIVED WOUNDS TO THE HEAD IN A FIERCE BATTLE DURING THE INVASION OF ANZIO, ITALY. AWARDED THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION MEDAL, PURPLE HEART MEDAL AND PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION.