Richard Wilson Chamberlain

 

3/3/30-9/5/1994

 

Born in Woodsville, NH worked as a farmer until he enlisted in the military. He enlisted as a Marine during the Korean War 1953-55 aircraft wing. Serving in Japan and Korea. He remained in the Vermont National Guard. 

 

He worked for the US Postal Service for 36 years retired 1987. 

 

Owned and operated a book keeping business to assist with tax preparation for businesses,

 

Member of Grace Congregational Church, VFW,Post #31.

 

He was Post Commander #31 1963-65 and again 1974-75. 

 

He was President of the United Federation of Postal Clerks 1963-66. Vice President 1958-59.

 

 

He died at a hospital in Worcester Massachusetts and is Evergreen cemetery. 

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