World War II Honoree

Chester A. East

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Oak Hill, Virginia

Honored By

A Grateful American

SERVED AS A SERGEANT WITH THE 104TH 'TIMBERWOLF' INFANTRY DIVISION IN NORTHERN FRANCE, THE RHINELAND, AND THE ARDENNES. THE RECIPIENT OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL FOR HIS VALOR IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, WHERE HE CRAWLED TO HIGH GROUND UNDER HOSTILE FIRE TO SET UP RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. HE WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION.