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Robert
Sewall
Chester

Born:

, 

Texas

Home:

, 

Michigan

Robert Chester graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1939. He retired as a U.S. Army Major.

Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Coast Artillery Corps)

    Action Date:

    September 20, 1942

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Coast Artillery Corps) Robert Sewall Chester, United States Army, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, on 20 September 1942. The heroism displayed by Major Chester on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.