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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Wilbur Chastain

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Austin, Indiana

Honored By

Wilbur Chastain

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Entered service April 16, 1941. Joined the 38th Infantry Division, National Guard at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Basic training 1941 and 1942, Louisiana. Maneuvers, Ranger and Amphibious in Florida, Hawaii, and New Guinea. Joined MacArthur's forces for recapture of the Philippines. Killed in action May 1945 while leading his company in attack.