CSM Chilton was a veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Served in Africa, Italy, France and Germany during World War II. In Vietnam he was the Command Sergeant for the 101st Airborne Division, 3rd Brigade. Retired as Command Sergeant Major. Recipient of the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with "V" device with one oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service, Air Medal with 5 oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters, Combat Infantryman's Badge and Master Parachutist Badge. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Pearl Chilton; son, William Robert Chilton. Information extracted from obituary in San Antonio Express News, April 23, 2004.
CSM Chilton was a veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Served in Africa, Italy, France and Germany during World War II. In Vietnam he was the Command Sergeant for the 101st Airborne Division, 3rd Brigade. Retired as Command Sergeant Major. Recipient of the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with "V" device with one oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service, Air Medal with 5 oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters, Combat Infantryman's Badge and Master Parachutist Badge. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Pearl Chilton; son, William Robert Chilton. Information extracted from obituary in San Antonio Express News, April 23, 2004.
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