Anthony Chillemi served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (1940), in the Hospital Corps of the Navy (1941-February 1942), and as a ward corpsman in the fleet marine force (February 1942-1945). He received naval training in Newport, Rhode Island, and was eventually assigned to the Naval Hospital in Brooklyn. In February 1942 Chillemi was assigned to the fleet marine force. After his training in New River, North Carolina, he served in the Pacific Theater. Chillemi served in A Medical Company, 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Division as a Pharmacist's Mate. His duties included digging ditches, building shelters, providing medical attention to the wounded. His collection includes a manuscript of his experience in the CCC, Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps. The manuscript includes copies of photographs, broadsides, his recollections of service personnel, and his personal memories of training for, participating in, and coming home from the war.