Justice M. Chambers

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Justice Marion Chambers
Colonel Justice M. Chambers, Medal of Honor recipient
NicknameJumping Joe
Born(1908-02-02)February 2, 1908
Huntington, West Virginia, U.S.
DiedJuly 29, 1982(1982-07-29) (aged 74)
Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Marine Corps
Service years1928–1930 (USN), 1930–1946 (USMC)
Rank Colonel
Commands3rd Battalion, 25th Marines
ConflictsWorld War II
*Battle of Iwo Jima
AwardsMedal of Honor (1945)
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Purple Heart
Alma materMarshall University
Other workStaff advisor for the Senate Armed Services Committee

Colonel Justice Marion Chambers (February 2, 1908 – July 29, 1982) was a United States Marine Corps officer who received the Medal of Honor for actions in World War II during the Iwo Jima campaign.

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