December 15, 1917 – September 1, 1944
Lester Sylvester
Personal Information
Birthplace: near Sweet Springs, MO
Service Information
Branch of Service: Army
Unit: 179th Infantry
Theater of Operation: European
Enlisted / Commissioned: Oct 24, 1941
Honored By: Niece, Lois Warren
Biography
Lester was killed in action on 1 September, 1944.
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