Veterans' Memorial Project

Lincoln Abraham Chayes

Chicago, IL

World War II

College: Liberal Arts & Sciences

Graduation Year: 1942

Service Branch: Navy

Rank: Lieutenant Junior Grade

Date of Birth: 08/24/1921

Date of Death: 12/13/1944

Affiliations: Tau Epsilon Phi

Lt. Chayes was killed when his ship, the USS Haraden, was hit by a Japanese Kamikaze which crashed into the starboard side. Lt. Chayes was one of 14 crew members killed. He is buried at Westlawn Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois.

Before the war, Chayes would often visit blues clubs in Chicago, and he would sometimes be called onstage to play. Billie Holiday was one of the singers who knew him and asked him to accompany her.

– submitted by James Opolony; Sandi Wisenberg

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