CSM Robert Clay Chilton

CSM Robert Clay Chilton Veteran

Birth
Death
20 Apr 2004
Burial
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA GPS-Latitude: 29.4771785, Longitude: -98.4198221
Plot
Section 40, Site 56
Memorial ID
10433968 View Source

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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WORLD WAR II
KOREA
VIETNAM
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (: accessed ), memorial page for CSM Robert Clay Chilton (18 Apr 1922–20 Apr 2004), Find a Grave Memorial ID 10433968, citing Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA; Maintained by Paula and Dale (contributor 46489742).