Veterans Committee
Chilchinbeto Chapter Veterans Committee
Chilchinbeto Honor Private 1st Class, Peter Yazzie Claw, PFC
Peter Yazzie Claw was born and raised in Chilchinbeto, Arizona to Elsie and John Billy. He served with honor in the United States Army. He was killed in Action on April 5th, 1968 in Kontum, South Vietnam. The community of Chilchinbeto Chapter honor his sacrifice for the freedom we enjoy.
The decorations earned by PFC Peter Yazzie Claw include: The Combat Infantryman Badge, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation.
Private Yazzie grew up herding sheep in the White Mesa area. Following graduation from Intermountain High School, he enlisted for the military. He began his tour on March 13th, 1968 with 4th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry, A Company. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army PFC Claw experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on April 5, 1968.
Chilchinbeto Community Veterans
Jimmy Arthur U.S. Army |
Mike Lee Charley U.S. Marine Corps |
Terry Dayish U.S. Marine Corps |
Jimmy Kinlacheeney U.S. Army |
Fred Singer U.S. Marine Corps |
Clifford Baste U.S. Marine Corps |
Nelson Charley, Jr. U.S. Navy |
Bob Lee Gambler U.S. Army |
Albert Laughter U.S. Navy |
Robert Singer U.S. Marine Corps |
Cosima Begay U.S. Army |
Savannah S. Charley U.S. Navy & U.S. Army |
Clinton Gilbert U.S. Marine Corps |
Paul Madson U.S. Marine Corps |
Billander Sullivan U.S. Army
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O’Ryan Begay U.S. Marine Corps |
Vircynthea Lee Charley U.S. Army |
Pete Gilmore U.S. Army |
Denisha Parks U.S. Army |
Tony Tahe U.S. Army |
Howard Begay U.S. Marine Corps |
Kevin Colbert U.S. Marine Corps & U.S. Navy |
Brian Ironmoccasin U.S. Marine Corps |
Junior Ralph U.S. Army |
Gwendolyn Thomas U.S. Army |
Gilbert Benally U.S. Navy |
Tom Curleyhair U.S. Marine Corps |
Shawl Ironmoccasin U.S. Marine Corps |
Casey Sanders U.S. Army |
Orlando Tso U.S. Marine Corps |
Jaron Q. Benally U.S. Marine Corps |
Patricia Dan U.S. Army |
Justin Jones U.S. Marine Corps |
Alfred Singer U.S. Army |
Colby Yazzie U.S. Marine Corps |
Donavon Big U.S. Navy |
Jared Big U.S. Navy |
Shawn Big U.S. Marine Corps |
Arktavian K. Brady U.S. Army |
Randale Charley U.S. Army |
Wilson R. Yazzie U.S. Army |
Derik Yellowhair U.S. Marine Corps |
Marvin Yellowhair U.S. Marine Corps |
Lucinda Young U.S. Army |
Melody Gorman U.S. Army |
Joseph Claw U.S. Marine Corps |
Chaston Yazzie U.S. Marine Corps |
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Chilchinbeto Chapter Monthly Veterans Meeting
December 03, 2024 @ 4:30 P.M.
Chilchinbeto meeting hall
veterans committee officials
Peter Hewey – Senior Commander
Paul Madson – Vice Commander
Secretary/Treasure
Sargent at Arms
Spiritual Advisor