(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Joseph Ludger Chabot, United States Army, for gallantry in action While serving with Headquarters, I Corps, in action against the enemy during the defense of Bataan in the Philippine Islands, in 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Chabot, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Legion of Merit
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Infantry) Joseph Ludger Chabot, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Philippine Islands in 1942.
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Legion of Merit
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Joseph Ludger Chabot, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1963 to 1966.
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major (Infantry)Division:
Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)Action Date:
1942 – 1945
Major (Infantry) Joseph Ludger Chabot, United States Army, was captured by the Japanese after the fall the Philippine Islands in 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military control at the end of hostilities in 1945.