Korean War
| Service # | 057239 |
|---|---|
| Unit | 121 MAR ATK SQ 12 MAR AIR GP |
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | March 29 1953 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
First Lieutenant Chamberlain was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
First Lieutenant Chamberlain was the pilot of an AD-3 Skyraider dive bomber with Marine Attack Squadron 121, Marine Air Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing. On March 29, 1953, while striking a target in enemy territory, he was not able to pull out a dive. He was declared missing and was presumed dead on March 29, 1954. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.