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Parents: Winfield and Lillian; Brothers: J.P. and Frank; Wife: Edna (dec.); Children: Marsha and Mary Jane |
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| Date Entered Service: |
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1944 |
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468th |
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793rd |
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Distinguished Flying Cross with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, 5 Bronze Campaign Stars, Distinguished Unit Citation, Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters |
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MOS 1036 - Navigator - Bombardier |
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Captain |
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Flight crew |
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No |
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| Were you interned? |
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No |
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| Returning from WWII, Chester worked at Texas & Pacific Railroad before embarking on a 34-year career with American National Insurance Company, ending with his retirement as President of American National Credit Insurance Company in 1986. Chester served his community as a tireless volunteer in various capacities at St. Pius X Catholic Church, St. Patrick Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Elks Lodge #77.Chester Klein died in October 2001. |
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