Paul Albert Chamberlain, 6981900 KIA

Paul Albert Chamberlain, 6981900 KIA US Army. He was the son of Mrs. Diadama Chamberlain, 305 West Park Street, Albion, New York. He was born on July 5, 1921, at Perry, New York. Paul was a member of the Methodist Church in Warsaw. On January 2, 1940, at Batavia, New York, Paul entered the service, Serial No. 6981900. He received training at Fort Benning, Georgia, and Fort Deven, Mass., attaining the rank of corporal. Paul served with the 3rd Division, Reconnaissance Co. 601, Tank Destroyer Bn., in Tunisia, North Africa; in Anzio and in Salerno, Italy; and in Northern France Campaigns. He was awarded the European Theater of Ope.rations ribbon with four battle stars. He was wounded in France. During the Northern France Campaign, on September 20, 1944, Corporal Chamberlain was killed in action. The Purple Heart, the American Defense Service Ribbon, and the Good Conduct Bar were also awarded him.

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