Cotton, Chandler
- Date of birth:
- 1921 (Arkansas, United States)
- Nationality:
- American
Biography
Chandler Cotton was raised on a farm in Purcell. He joined the army in December 1941 and graduated OCS after basic training.
He was assigned to 23rd Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division were he served the entire war.
After WWII he stayed in the army and served in Europe as a company commander in the 1st Infantry Division, including several years as part of the "Berlin Brigade".
His last assignment was as Counter Intelligence Officer till he retired in 1962.
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- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- 2nd Lieutenant
- Unit:
- 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division "Indianhead", U.S. Army
For actions in the vicinty of St. Lo.
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- 2nd Lieutenant
- Unit:
- 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division "Indianhead", U.S. Army
Wounded 17th June 1944 from fragments of a German 88 round.
Sources
- Photo 1: Bruce Cotton
- - U.S. Army Service record
- Family records