Chester Thomas O'Brien
| Chester Thomas O'Brien | |
|---|---|
| Born |
August 1, 1897 Lyons, New York |
| Died |
January 24, 1943 (aged 45) Guadalcanal Solomon Islands |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1917–1943 |
| Rank | Platoon Sergeant |
| Battles/wars |
Santo Domingo, Guam, China World War II *Guadalcanal campaign |
| Awards | Silver Star |
Chester Thomas O'Brien (August 1, 1897 – January 24, 1943) was a United States Marine. He was born at Lyons, New York on August 1, 1897.
O’Brien enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on July 24, 1917. He served at Parris Island, aboard Connecticut, at Quantico, Santo Domingo, Guam, China, and on Guadalcanal until his death January 24, 1943.
Platoon Sergeant O'Brien was awarded the Silver Star medal for heroic service at Guadalcanal.
The Chester T. O'Brien was named in his honor. She was launched February 29, 1944 by Brown Shipbuilding Co., Houston, Texas; sponsored by Mrs. J. Edington, sister of Platoon Sergeant O'Brien; commissioned July 3, 1944, Lieutenant Commander R. D. White, USNR, in command; and reported to the Atlantic fleet.
References
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
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