World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert E. L. Chandler
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Richmond, Virginia
Honored By
Bobbie Hite
Relationship
Daughter
SAVED THE LIFE OF A SEAMAN FROM DROWNING OFF THE COAST OF BRAZIL ON APRIL 5, 1943. RECEIVED NAVY AND MARINE CORPS MEDAL FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. WAS PRESENTED BY, FOR THE PRESIDENT, JAMES FORRESTAL, ACTING SECRETARY OF THE NAVY.