James V. Chizek

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Navy

James V. Chizek enlisted in the Navy on April 29, 1942.

He was a seaman 1st class aboard the USS Yosemite (AD 19) in the Pacific Theater

He received the:

Good Conduct Medal,
American Campaign Service Medal,
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Service Medal,
Philippine Liberation Medal.

He was discharged on Oct. 29, 1945.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The Saint Louis County World War II Project, page 56.