World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard Chaffins, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Pikeville, Kentucky
Honored By
Mr. Curt Chaffins
Relationship
Son
Fought in Guadalcanal, New Georgia Islands, Burma (Merrill's Marauders). Received the American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with one Bronze Star, Distinguished Service Cross, Victory Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, two Oak Leaf Clusters and the Purple Heart. Wounded in North Burma.