Chester Ray Arthur Keeler was born on 14 August 1924 in Sevierville, TN. He was the son of Gib and Dicie Hurst Keeler.
He enlisted in Army 5 December 1942, Ft. Oglethorpe, GA
Served as Private, Company C, 301st Infantry

He was killed in action on 23 February 1945 in the Saar area in Germany
Buried – 22 July 1949, Roberts Cemetery, Sevier County, TN

Picture provided by Terrance Wilson

  • Rank: Private
  • Date of birth:
  • 14 August 1924
  • Date of death: 23 February 1945
  • County: Sevier
  • Hometown: Sevierville
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 301st Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Awards: Purple Heart
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Robert Cemetery, Richardson Cove, Sevier County, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar XVIII, Top Panel
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