CHAPTER NEWS COORDINATOR

We gathered some announcements of upcoming events for everyone to be aware of. Please feel free to share stories and images of past events with the Descendants’ Chapter Coordinator, Phebe Davol (phebe.davol@gmail.com).

Armadillo Chapter

Rocky Mountain Chapter

I had the privilege of attending Bill Christensen’s 100th birthday celebration just before Thanksgiving.  Below is a photo of Bill and his children at his 100th birthday celebration.

William (Bill) Christensen is the sole living 10th Mountain veteran in Utah, and just celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends.  Bill volunteered to serve in the 10th just as they decamped from Camp Hale to Ft. Swift in Texas.  He later went on to serve in the 87th, E Company as a platoon Scout.  Bill was awarded the Bronze Star for his heroic actions to eliminate a machine gun emplacement that had pinned down his fellow troopers. After the war Bill married, and he and his wife, Renee, enjoyed a union that produced 5 children, 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.  He remained an avid Alta skier into his 90’s, and continues to thrive as a vital and respected member of his community.– 

Ron Sawdey, President
10th Mountain Division Descendants