Harold Chadwick
Harold Chadwick was originally from East St Louis, St Clair County, Illinois. He was married to Elizabeth Chadwick and had been living in Los Angeles.MATT1c Harold Chadwick ” v:shapes=”_x0000_s1028″>
Harold Chadwick enlisted in the US Navy on 5-Oct 1937. He was mustered aboard the USS Arizona on 3-May 1938. His rank was Steward’s Mate First Class.
On December 7, 1941, at 7:56 a.m., the Japanese launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, targeting Battleship Row. The USS Oklahoma was struck by as many as nine torpedoes. Within 12 minutes, at 8:08 a.m., the battleship capsized. Hundreds of men were trapped below deck, struggling in the pitch-dark, upside-down compartments as they filled with water. 429 officers, sailors, and Marines lost their lives, marking the second-greatest loss of life at Pearl Harbor after the USS Arizona.
Harold Chadwick was killed in action in 7-Dec 1941 at Pearl Harbor. Harold Chadwick was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. His service number was 3370076. He is remembered at the Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Harold was eligible for the following medals:
- Purple Heart
- Combat Action Ribbon
- World War II Victory Medal
- American Campaign Medal
- Navy Presidential Unit Citation
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KIA 7-Dec 1941-Harold Chadwick
