Clifton, Chester V. (Chester Victor), 1913-

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Dates:
Birth 1913
Birth 1913-09-24
Death 1991-12-23
Gender:
Male
Americans,
English

Biographical notes:

Chester Victor Clifton (1913-1991) was born in Edmonton, Canada. He was a World War II commanding general and Assistant to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the 1940s and 1950s. From 1961 to 1963, he served as a military aide to President John F. Kennedy.

From the description of Clifton, Chester V. (Chester Victor), 1913-1991 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10572330

Chester V. Clifton was a United States (U.S.) Army general and a military aide to President Kennedy.

From the description of Chester V. Clifton photograph collection. 1961. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 48541279

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Subjects:

  • United States. Army
  • Briefing, Military
  • World War II, 1939-1945

Occupations:

  • Consultants
  • Generals
  • Military officers
  • Presidential advisors

Places:

  • Fort Bragg (N.C.) (as recorded)
  • 00, US
  • DC, US
  • 01, CA

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