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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Chester J. 'Chuck' Zator

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Thomas T. Carpenter

Relationship

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS; SERVED FROM 12/8/41-7/9/46 WITH THE 1ST, 2ND AND 5TH MARINE DIVISIONS; AMPHIBIOUS DEMOLITION. PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS: GUADALCANAL, TARAWA, IWO JIMA, BOUGAINVILLE, TULAGI AND THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR, NAVY CROSS, PURPLE HEARTS (WOUNDED 5 TIMES), PACIFIC THEATER MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL.