Chester W. Spicer
Historic Records Committee
| NAME : | Chester W. Spicer |
| ADDRESS WHEN INDUCTED : | 108 G St. Carneys Point, New Jersey, USA |
| AGE : | 18 Years |
| BRANCH OF SERVICE : | U.S. Navy |
| DATE OF ENLISTMENT: | Sept. 30 1942 |
| OCCUPATION BEFORE ENLISTMENT : | Dupont Apprentice |
| DATE AND PLACE OF INDUCTION : | Sept. 30 1942, Philadelphia, Pa. |
| DATE AND PLACE OF DISCHARGE : | Oct. 11 1945, Lido Beach, L. I. NY, USA |
| BASIC TRAINING : | Great Lakes N. T. S. Camp Greenbay, Mi, USA |
Military History
U.S.N. Repair Base Noumea, New Caledonia, U.S.N. Repair Base Wellington, New Zealand U.S.S. George Clymer APA 27.
Participated in the following invasions
| BOUGAINIVILLE | Nov. 1 1943 3rd Marine Raiders. |
| GUAM | Jul. 21 1944 3rd Marines. |
| LEYTE GULF | Oct. 20 1944 U.S. Army. |
| OKINAWA | Apr. 1 1945 1st and 6th Marines. |
Personal History
| RATE | U.S.N. Shipfitter 1st Class |
| SHIP NAME AND TYPE | U.S.S. George Clymer APA 27, Amphibious Personal Attack Transport. |
| CITATIONS | Battle Ribbons and Battle Stars from War with Japan in the South Pacific. |
| COMMENDATIONS | Personal Commendation for helping to find the bodies of 6 Marines and 1 Officer who drowned when a landing craft turned over in rough seas while on training maneuvers at night for the Invasion of Okinawa. |
Personal Feeling at the Time
As an 18 year old I was very angry with Japan and I wanted to get into the service to help protect the U.S. from Germany and Japan.
Chester and fellow Sailors
