World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Jesus M. Chavira
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
El Paso, Texas
Honored By
Rogelio Chavira
Relationship
Son
ASSISTANT TANK DRIVER, 739TH TANK BATTALION. SERVED WITH COMPANY A OF THE 737TH AMPHIBIOUS TRACTOR BATTALION. PARTICIPATED IN BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS IN NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. AWARDED A VICTORY MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE MEDAL, AMERICAN THEATER MEDAL AND A GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED FROM THE U.S. ARMY ON NOVEMBER 6, 1945.