Leebernard Emmanuel Chavis
Airman First Class, Air Force
Born: February 23, 1985
Hometown: Hampton
Served In: Middle East
Casualty Date: October 14, 2006
Died In: near Baghdad, Iraq
Awards: Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart
Hometown: Hampton
Served In: Middle East
Casualty Date: October 14, 2006
Died In: near Baghdad, Iraq
Awards: Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart
Airman First Class Chavis served with the 824th Security Force Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Valdosta, Georgia. He was killed by a sniper’s bullet while performing duties as a turret gunner.
He was a 2003 graduate of Phoebus High School.
He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
