Birth : 14 May 1929
Death : 8 Oct 1952 North Korea
Burial : Winner City South Catholic Cemetery, Winner, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate : 43.3850000, -99.8520000
Plot : Block 6, Lot 1A, Space 4
Description : 17TH INFANTRY REGIMENT
7tH INFANTRY DIVISION
ARMY

Private First Class Chamberlain was a member of the 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in North Korea on October 8, 1952 and died of those wounds later that day.

SOURCE: The Daily Plainsman (Huron, SD) 9 Dec 1952 Tue Page 2:

Return Bodies of S.D. Casualties:
Washington - Bodies of four South Dakotans who lost their lives in the fighting in Korea are being returned to the United States aboard the ship Navajo Victory, docking in San Francisco.

The Department of Defense listed the men as:

Pfc. Francis E. Chamberlain, son of William... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is PFC Francis Emery Chamberlain's memorial?

    PFC Francis Emery Chamberlain's memorial is located at: Winner City South Catholic Cemetery, Winner, Tripp County, USA.

  • When did PFC Francis Emery Chamberlain death?

    PFC Francis Emery Chamberlain death on 8 Oct 1952 in North Korea

  • Where are the coordinates of the PFC Francis Emery Chamberlain's memorial?

    Latitude: 43.3850000
    Longitude: -99.8520000

Family Members:

Parent

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William Chamberlain

(1900 - 1962)

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Gertrude Chamberlain

(1889 - 1934)

Flowers:

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Winner, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3850000, -99.8510000

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Coordinate: 43.3574900, -99.8896700

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Coordinate: 43.5418200, -99.9219300

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Coordinate: 43.4593800, -99.5531500

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Coordinate: 43.4756012, -99.5500031

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Coordinate: 43.6010000, -99.6830000

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Coordinate: 43.6265605, -99.6955262

15. Congregational Cemetery
Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1116982, -99.8199997

16. Dixon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3932991, -99.4738998

17. Saint Augustine Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2263940, -99.5334467

18. Dallas Hillview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2271996, -99.5310974

19. Jerusalem Cemetery
Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2341995, -100.1856003

20. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Wewela, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0895700, -99.7700300

21. Advent Cemetery
Mellette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4570400, -100.2820100

22. Ascension Chapel Cemetery
Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0656400, -99.9211800

23. Red Hill Cemetery
Hamill, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7066994, -99.7830963

24. IOOF Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2380000, -99.4480000