World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Alfonso Chavarrias
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Oceanside, California
Honored By
Rudolph C. Galaviz
Relationship
Brother-in-law
Gunner's mate on USS Lexington CV at the time of its sinking in the battle of Coral Sea. Then served aboard the Intrepid and was killed in action in the battle of Leyte Gulf. Recipient of the Navy Cross.