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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.
Llewellyn Chilson: America’s Neglected Warrior. By Fred L. Borch and Robert F. Dorr - January 29, 2013. Staff Sgt. Llewellyn “Al” Chilson and family with President Harry S Truman. National Archives. On Dec. 6, 1946, President Harry S Truman pinned seven medals on the chest of Army Sgt. Llewellyn M. “Al” Chilson.
Biography. Awards, Medals, Badges. Photos. Remembrances. Tributes. First Name: Llewellyn Last Name: Chilson Birthplace: Dayton, OH, USA Gender: Male Branch: Army (1784 - present) Middle Name: Morris Date of Birth: 01 April 1920 Date of Death: 10 October 1981 Rank: Master Sergeant Years Served: 1942 - 1964. Llewellyn Morris Chilson.
Oct 29, 2018 · Master Sergeant Llewellyn Chilson, U.S. Army. On March 17, 1942, Chilson got his draft letter. He was in Camp Livingston, Louisiana when he was nearly put out of commission before he even made it to the front. A heavy wheel fell on his leg, knocked him over, and gave him a severe concussion.
Llewellyn M. Chilson. Rank, Service. Master Sergeant E-8, U.S. Army. Veteran of: Tribute: Llewellyn Chilson was born on April 1, 1920, in Dayton, Ohio. He was inducted into the U.S. Army on March 28, 1942, and completed basic training in June 1942.
Aug 4, 2015 · Llewellyn Chilson: America’s Neglected Warrior, Driving With One Hand & Shooting With The Other – 200 Lay Dead. War Articles. Aug 4, 2015 Shahan Russell, Guest Author. Llewellyn Morris “Al” Chilson was born on April Fools’ Day, 1 April 1920 in Dayton, Ohio to a WWI veteran.
Class of 2006. United States Army. Distinguished Service Cross. Citation. Technical Sergeant Llewellyn M. Chilson , 35 112 223, Infantry, Army of the United States, for extraordinary heroism in action, as Platoon Sergeant, Company G, 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, on 26 March 1945. During the crossing of the Rhine River near ...
