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James D. Chavers

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NAME:
James Durant Chavers, Jr.
NICKNAME:
Jim
SERVICE NUMBER:
821567
HOME OF RECORD:
Savannah, GA
NEXT OF KIN:
Parents, James & Nell Chavers
DATE OF BIRTH:
10/18/1923
SERVICE DATES:
3/29/1944 – 1946
DATE OF DEATH:
7/17/2015
CAMPAIGN UNIT MOS RATE RESULT
Iwo Jima A/1/24 604 Private
INDIVIDUAL DECORATIONS:
LAST KNOWN RANK:
Private First Class

Biography coming soon.

Jim Chavers models a Japanese soldier's uniform, helmet, and glasses–souvenirs of Iwo Jima.
Jim Chavers models a Japanese soldier’s uniform, helmet, and glasses–souvenirs of Iwo Jima.

For the original of this picture, and to hear Mr. Chavers talk about his experiences on Iwo Jima, please click here.

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