Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union

Sergeant Joe Bill Chastain (MCSN: 270992), United States Marine Corps, was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death while still in captivity.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    4th Marine Regiment

    Action Date:

    April 1942
    Dispatch 4-27-42. Filed on case 1740-55-65

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Sergeant Joe Bill Chastain (MCSN: 270992), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Fourth Marine Regiment, in the Philippine Islands in April 1942.