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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

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

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.