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Robert
J.
Chester
POW (Korea)

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    July 19, 1952 – August 26, 1953
    NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954

    Private First Class Robert J. Chester (MCSN: 1316541), United States Marine Corps, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 19 July 1952 and was held until his release on 26 August 1953.