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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Francis J. Chester

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

East Hartford, Connecticut

Honored By

Francis J. Chester

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Asiatic-Pacific Theater, June 29, 1944 to February 1946. Duty as boat officer, USS Logan APA-196, Amphibious Attack Force. Battle of Iwo Jima, support for U.S. Marine Corps 4th Division. Battle of Okinawa, support for U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Division. Occupation of Wakayama, support for the 391st Regiment, 98th Infantry Division. Received Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two Stars, WWII Victory Medal.