U.S. Navy

Name: Chester "Chet"  E. LaGrone Jr.

Place of Birth: Natchez, MS

Personal History:

• Hometown - Baton Rouge, LA
• Attended LSU,
• Graduated GA Tech, BChE
  (Bachelor of Chemical Engineering) 
• Worked 35 years at Dupont Co.
• Wife - Jeanne May L. (D)
• Sons - Chet II, Stephen (D)
• Daughter - Fran Wells

Place of Recruitment: New Orleans, LA

Branch of Service: Navy

Class: Sp. (Y) 3rd Class

Military Occupation: Quartermaster Striker, Control Tower Operator

Service History:

• N.T.C. San Diego, 1944
• NTC Gulfport, MS, QM School 1945
• Acorn 34 Air Supply, Clarke Field, Philippine Islands, 1945
• N.A.S. Samar

Commendations & Honors: Medals - Philippine Liberation, Asiatic Pacific, Victory

Present Location: Lakeview Senior Residence, Carrollton

What's Your Carrollton Connection? Son, Chet II