Llewellyn Chilson
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Llewellyn Morris Chilson (April 1, 1920 – October 2, 1981) was a United States Army master sergeant and one of the most decorated American soldiers of World War II. He received twelve individual decorations for combat from the U.S. Army including seven decorations for valor. After the war, the President of the United States personally decorated Chilson with seven decorations including three Distinguished Services Crosses for extraordinary heroism in Germany.[1][2]
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Llewellyn Morris Chilson | |
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Nickname(s) | "Al" |
Born | (1920-04-01)April 1, 1920 Dayton, Ohio, United States |
Died | October 2, 1981(1981-10-02) (aged 61) Tampa, Florida, United States |
Buried | Mountain View Memorial Park, Lakewood, Washington |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1942–1946 1947–1964 |
Rank | Master Sergeant |
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Battles/wars | World War II Battle of Anzio |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross (3) Silver Star (3) Legion of Merit Bronze Star (2) with "V" Device Army Commendation Medal Purple Heart (3) Combat Infantryman Badge |
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