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 Pfc
Chamberlin
Recommended for
Silver Star Award
A tribute to PFC John
R. Chamberlin, who was killed in action in France on June 9, has been
received by his mother, Mrs. George M. Chamberlin of Jordan, from Maj. Gen.
M. B. Ridgeway, commander of the 82d all American airborne division, now in
action overseas.
Herr son’s commanding officer wrote, “PFC Chamberlin was a courageous and
aggressive soldier who was valuable to his company for his ability to scout
out the enemy. He constantly volunteered for hazardous missions and has
been recommended for the silver star award for his gallantry in action.
“Putting aside family ties, the admiration, respect and affection of
comrades area soldiers most priceless possessions, because collectively
these comrades are unfailing judges.
“These possessions I believe your son had earned in full measure. Death
of such a man leaves each member of the division a lasting sense of loss
from which comes to you a deep sense of personal sympathy.”
This was the first official word that Mrs. Chamberlin had had revealing
that her son was with the 82d division.
Pvt Chamberlin was 21 years old. He joined the paratroops in October
1942, and trained at Camp Blanding, Fla.; Fort Benning, Ga.; and Camp
Mackall N.C. He went overseas in January 1944 and trained in Ireland and
England before jumping into France with the paratroops on June 6, the day of
the invasion.
The young so9ldier was born and raised in Elbridge, where he was
graduated from Elbridge Central school and was active in 4-H work.
[courtesy of
E. Hunt] |
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, XIII Corps
General Orders No. 11 (1945)
CITATION: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act
of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star
(Posthumously) to Private First Class John R. Chamberlin (ASN: 12199842),
United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 508th
Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action against the
enemy at Normandy, France, on 7 June 1944.
His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. |
