Chester L. Errett Papers

Collection

Identifier: M2110

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains original letter from Major General J. A. Ulio to the American Alpine Club in N.Y. soliciting help in enlisting qualified mountaineers for the Army's 10th Mountain Division, May 29, 1942 (1 page).

Dates

May 29, 1942

Creator

Errett, Chester L.,1905-1994. (Person)
Errett, Chester L., 1905-1994, (Person)

Language of Materials

Material is in English unless otherwise noted.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

Chester Errett was born October 23, 1905 in California. He had completed one year of college and was working as a fireman when he enlisted in the Army in Los Angeles December 11, 1942. Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant, Errett and joined the ski troops at Camp Hale, Colorado. He served with Company I of the 87th Infantry Regiment, the 10th Mountain Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop and with Company A of the 86th Infantry Regiment. He was also stationed at Camp Swift, Texas and participated in combat operations in Italy. Errett passed away October 2, 1994 in San Diego, California.