Background
Chakoian, George was born on June 14, 1924 in Providence. Son of Daniel and Margaret (Derderian) Chakoian.
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George Chakoian
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Bachelor of Science in Machine Design, Rhode Island School Design, 1949. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Tri-State University, 1950.
Career
Engineer, B.I.F. Industries, Inc., Providence, 1950-1955; mechanic engineer, R. M. Hallam Consulting Engineers, United States Naval Underwater Ordnance Station, Newport, Rhode Island, 1955-1956; mechanic engineer, United States Naval Air Station, Quonset Point, Rhode Island, 1956-1958; assistant technical director, supervisor mechanic engineer, United States Naval Air Station, Quonset Point, Rhode Island, 1958-1966; aerospace engineer, United States Army Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center, Natick, Massachusetts, 1966-1981; supervisor aerospace engineer, United States Army Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center, Natick, Massachusetts, 1981-1990.
Achievements
Membership
Chairman School Building Committee, Lincoln, Rhode Island, 1968. Member parish council St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church, 1967-1974, diocesan delegate, 1975-1983, 87—, chairman church building committee, 1987-1996. Assistant treasurer Diocesan Council Diocese of Armenian Church American, 1997-1999, secretary, 1999-2001.
Oud player Leader of New England Ararat Orchestra Technology sergeant United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945, PTO. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (general chairman aerodynamic deceleration international conference 1989), New York Academy of Sciences, Armenian Students Association (trustee since 1989, vice president trustees 1998-2000, chairman board trustees since 2000, Science award 1975), Knights of Vartan (Past Achievement award 1989, Knight of Year 1994), Armenian General Benevolent Union, Armenian History Association (trustee since 1997).
Interests
Connections
Married Marion Mahdesian, August 29, 1948. Children: Janis, Cynthia, Laura.
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American
Awards
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Decorated air medal with four oak leaf clusters and five battle stars, 2 Presidential citations. Recipient St. Nerses Shnorhali medal Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, 2001.Decorated air medal with four oak leaf clusters and five battle stars, 2 Presidential citations. Recipient St. Nerses Shnorhali medal Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, 2001.