Thomas "Chuck" Tarr jr
| Era | WWII |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Rank | Ensign |
| Military Decorations | Purple Heart |
| Wall | G |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 4 |
| Plaque Number | 23 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Combat Action, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, World War Il Victory
Chuck, as a member of the "Fighting 15" based aboard USS Essex was engaged in an aerial battle with 20 Japanese. After shooting down one enemy plane and assisting with the destruction of 6 others, he did not return from the mission.
Plaque Wall Map
