World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Chester A. Conklin
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Harrison, New Jersey
Honored By
Hugh F. Garretson
Relationship
Nephew
SERIOUSLY WOUNDED AT NORMANDY BEACH ON D-DAY SHORTLY AFTER HIS 18TH BIRTHDAY. AFTER HIS RECOVERY, HE RETURNED HOME WITH A PURPLE HEART, A HERO TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. SADLY, HE REMAINED EMOTIONALLY SCARED FOR THE REMAINDER OF HIS SHORT LIFE.