Army Service No. (ASN): 38107450
May 2, 1945
Mr. Ervin L. George
Perryton, Texas
Dear Mr. GEORGE:
As commanding officer of Headquarters Company 182 Infantry, it is my unpleasant duty to confirm the notice you have undoubtedly already received from the Adjutant General of the Army of the death in action of your son, Sergeant Chester R. George, 38107450, on April 27th, 1945.
Your son was killed in action on Cebu, Philippine Islands. The Intelligence and Reconnaissance Platoon of which your son was a member was on a motorized reconnaissance and combat patrol. This platoon was the leading element of a battalion in the approach march and your son's squad was the leading element of the platoon. After having successfully accomplishing eight miles of a nine-mile mission, your son's squad contacted a well concealed enemy road block. In the first few minutes of the ensuing action your son and his squad succeeded in killing five of the enemy. During the course of this action, enemy elements in the rear of this area sprayed your son's squad with machine gun fire during which your son was instantly killed.
Because of your son's ingenuity and courage in leading his squad against the enemy the battalion succeeded in accomplishing its mission.
A letter of condolence is a slight token to offer in view of your loss but it may help a little to know that your son died bravely while performing his duties. He was an excellent soldier, well liked and respected by his associates.
Your son's body was laid to rest with full military honors at the military cemetery in Cebu, Philippine Islands. He lies beside many other brave young soldiers, the graves are well marked and tended.
Please consider all of us here your staunch friends and feel free to write at any time if I can be of any assistance. Being the commanding officer of the unit, I look upon all of these boys as my own, and I assure you I share your sense of loss.
Sincerely, John R. Patterson, Captain Infantry, Commanding
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Ochiltree County Herald (Perryton, TX)-June 21, 1945
Born in Ochiltree County
Chester GEORGE was born in this county May 16, 1918. He received his schooling in the Perryton schools, graduating from high school in 1937. After completing school, he was associated with his father in the farming and stock raising business.
He entered service Aug. 6, 1942 at Ft. Sill, Okla., going to Camp Wolters, Texas for his basic training. He had been overseas with the famous American division for over two years. His regiment is the oldest infantry regiment in the U. S. Army. He has seen service in Guadalcanal, Fiji Islands, Bougainville, and Philippines.
Decorations held by Chester include: Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy; Soldier's Medal for heroism; Combat Infantryman's Badge, and the Asiatic-Pacific theatre ribbon with at least three battle stars.
During his military service, he had been a consistent buyer of War Bonds. He put the proceeds of a wheat crop, $2,000, in bonds at the time he was called into active service.
Besides his mother and father, Chester is survived by one sister, Mrs. Shirley C. (Margaret) HORAN, Perryton; and two brothers: Lewis GEORGE, Ashland, Kan., and Earl GEORGE, Kress, Texas. He was a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. S. R. GEORGE and has numerous cousins residing in the Perryton area.
Military Information: SGT, US ARMY
May 2, 1945
Mr. Ervin L. George
Perryton, Texas
Dear Mr. GEORGE:
As commanding officer of Headquarters Company 182 Infantry, it is my unpleasant duty to confirm the notice you have undoubtedly already received from the Adjutant General of the Army of the death in action of your son, Sergeant Chester R. George, 38107450, on April 27th, 1945.
Your son was killed in action on Cebu, Philippine Islands. The Intelligence and Reconnaissance Platoon of which your son was a member was on a motorized reconnaissance and combat patrol. This platoon was the leading element of a battalion in the approach march and your son's squad was the leading element of the platoon. After having successfully accomplishing eight miles of a nine-mile mission, your son's squad contacted a well concealed enemy road block. In the first few minutes of the ensuing action your son and his squad succeeded in killing five of the enemy. During the course of this action, enemy elements in the rear of this area sprayed your son's squad with machine gun fire during which your son was instantly killed.
Because of your son's ingenuity and courage in leading his squad against the enemy the battalion succeeded in accomplishing its mission.
A letter of condolence is a slight token to offer in view of your loss but it may help a little to know that your son died bravely while performing his duties. He was an excellent soldier, well liked and respected by his associates.
Your son's body was laid to rest with full military honors at the military cemetery in Cebu, Philippine Islands. He lies beside many other brave young soldiers, the graves are well marked and tended.
Please consider all of us here your staunch friends and feel free to write at any time if I can be of any assistance. Being the commanding officer of the unit, I look upon all of these boys as my own, and I assure you I share your sense of loss.
Sincerely, John R. Patterson, Captain Infantry, Commanding
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Ochiltree County Herald (Perryton, TX)-June 21, 1945
Born in Ochiltree County
Chester GEORGE was born in this county May 16, 1918. He received his schooling in the Perryton schools, graduating from high school in 1937. After completing school, he was associated with his father in the farming and stock raising business.
He entered service Aug. 6, 1942 at Ft. Sill, Okla., going to Camp Wolters, Texas for his basic training. He had been overseas with the famous American division for over two years. His regiment is the oldest infantry regiment in the U. S. Army. He has seen service in Guadalcanal, Fiji Islands, Bougainville, and Philippines.
Decorations held by Chester include: Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy; Soldier's Medal for heroism; Combat Infantryman's Badge, and the Asiatic-Pacific theatre ribbon with at least three battle stars.
During his military service, he had been a consistent buyer of War Bonds. He put the proceeds of a wheat crop, $2,000, in bonds at the time he was called into active service.
Besides his mother and father, Chester is survived by one sister, Mrs. Shirley C. (Margaret) HORAN, Perryton; and two brothers: Lewis GEORGE, Ashland, Kan., and Earl GEORGE, Kress, Texas. He was a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. S. R. GEORGE and has numerous cousins residing in the Perryton area.
Military Information: SGT, US ARMY
Army Service No. (ASN): 38107450
May 2, 1945
Mr. Ervin L. George
Perryton, Texas
Dear Mr. GEORGE:
As commanding officer of Headquarters Company 182 Infantry, it is my unpleasant duty to confirm the notice you have undoubtedly already received from the Adjutant General of the Army of the death in action of your son, Sergeant Chester R. George, 38107450, on April 27th, 1945.
Your son was killed in action on Cebu, Philippine Islands. The Intelligence and Reconnaissance Platoon of which your son was a member was on a motorized reconnaissance and combat patrol. This platoon was the leading element of a battalion in the approach march and your son's squad was the leading element of the platoon. After having successfully accomplishing eight miles of a nine-mile mission, your son's squad contacted a well concealed enemy road block. In the first few minutes of the ensuing action your son and his squad succeeded in killing five of the enemy. During the course of this action, enemy elements in the rear of this area sprayed your son's squad with machine gun fire during which your son was instantly killed.
Because of your son's ingenuity and courage in leading his squad against the enemy the battalion succeeded in accomplishing its mission.
A letter of condolence is a slight token to offer in view of your loss but it may help a little to know that your son died bravely while performing his duties. He was an excellent soldier, well liked and respected by his associates.
Your son's body was laid to rest with full military honors at the military cemetery in Cebu, Philippine Islands. He lies beside many other brave young soldiers, the graves are well marked and tended.
Please consider all of us here your staunch friends and feel free to write at any time if I can be of any assistance. Being the commanding officer of the unit, I look upon all of these boys as my own, and I assure you I share your sense of loss.
Sincerely, John R. Patterson, Captain Infantry, Commanding
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Ochiltree County Herald (Perryton, TX)-June 21, 1945
Born in Ochiltree County
Chester GEORGE was born in this county May 16, 1918. He received his schooling in the Perryton schools, graduating from high school in 1937. After completing school, he was associated with his father in the farming and stock raising business.
He entered service Aug. 6, 1942 at Ft. Sill, Okla., going to Camp Wolters, Texas for his basic training. He had been overseas with the famous American division for over two years. His regiment is the oldest infantry regiment in the U. S. Army. He has seen service in Guadalcanal, Fiji Islands, Bougainville, and Philippines.
Decorations held by Chester include: Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy; Soldier's Medal for heroism; Combat Infantryman's Badge, and the Asiatic-Pacific theatre ribbon with at least three battle stars.
During his military service, he had been a consistent buyer of War Bonds. He put the proceeds of a wheat crop, $2,000, in bonds at the time he was called into active service.
Besides his mother and father, Chester is survived by one sister, Mrs. Shirley C. (Margaret) HORAN, Perryton; and two brothers: Lewis GEORGE, Ashland, Kan., and Earl GEORGE, Kress, Texas. He was a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. S. R. GEORGE and has numerous cousins residing in the Perryton area.
Military Information: SGT, US ARMY
May 2, 1945
Mr. Ervin L. George
Perryton, Texas
Dear Mr. GEORGE:
As commanding officer of Headquarters Company 182 Infantry, it is my unpleasant duty to confirm the notice you have undoubtedly already received from the Adjutant General of the Army of the death in action of your son, Sergeant Chester R. George, 38107450, on April 27th, 1945.
Your son was killed in action on Cebu, Philippine Islands. The Intelligence and Reconnaissance Platoon of which your son was a member was on a motorized reconnaissance and combat patrol. This platoon was the leading element of a battalion in the approach march and your son's squad was the leading element of the platoon. After having successfully accomplishing eight miles of a nine-mile mission, your son's squad contacted a well concealed enemy road block. In the first few minutes of the ensuing action your son and his squad succeeded in killing five of the enemy. During the course of this action, enemy elements in the rear of this area sprayed your son's squad with machine gun fire during which your son was instantly killed.
Because of your son's ingenuity and courage in leading his squad against the enemy the battalion succeeded in accomplishing its mission.
A letter of condolence is a slight token to offer in view of your loss but it may help a little to know that your son died bravely while performing his duties. He was an excellent soldier, well liked and respected by his associates.
Your son's body was laid to rest with full military honors at the military cemetery in Cebu, Philippine Islands. He lies beside many other brave young soldiers, the graves are well marked and tended.
Please consider all of us here your staunch friends and feel free to write at any time if I can be of any assistance. Being the commanding officer of the unit, I look upon all of these boys as my own, and I assure you I share your sense of loss.
Sincerely, John R. Patterson, Captain Infantry, Commanding
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Ochiltree County Herald (Perryton, TX)-June 21, 1945
Born in Ochiltree County
Chester GEORGE was born in this county May 16, 1918. He received his schooling in the Perryton schools, graduating from high school in 1937. After completing school, he was associated with his father in the farming and stock raising business.
He entered service Aug. 6, 1942 at Ft. Sill, Okla., going to Camp Wolters, Texas for his basic training. He had been overseas with the famous American division for over two years. His regiment is the oldest infantry regiment in the U. S. Army. He has seen service in Guadalcanal, Fiji Islands, Bougainville, and Philippines.
Decorations held by Chester include: Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy; Soldier's Medal for heroism; Combat Infantryman's Badge, and the Asiatic-Pacific theatre ribbon with at least three battle stars.
During his military service, he had been a consistent buyer of War Bonds. He put the proceeds of a wheat crop, $2,000, in bonds at the time he was called into active service.
Besides his mother and father, Chester is survived by one sister, Mrs. Shirley C. (Margaret) HORAN, Perryton; and two brothers: Lewis GEORGE, Ashland, Kan., and Earl GEORGE, Kress, Texas. He was a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. S. R. GEORGE and has numerous cousins residing in the Perryton area.
Military Information: SGT, US ARMY
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