Chester Bailey McCoid, II

Background

II, Chester Bailey McCoid, was born on July 31, 1922 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Chester Bailey and Florence (Miller) McC.

Education

Certified, United States Naval War College, 1966. Graduate, United States Army War College, 1966. Graduate, National War College, 1966.

Bachelor of Science summa cum laude, University Maryland, 1975.

Career

Enlisted United States Army, 1939, advanced through grades to colonel, 1965, various positions in military, 1939-1973. Deputy Commander 3d battalion 101st Airborne, Vietnam, 1966. Comrd. 1st battalion 1st Calvary Division, Vietnam, 1970.

Retired United States Army, 1973. Dealer in antique silver in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Maryland, District of Columbia, from 1975. Owner Alpha-Omega Antiques & Collectibles, Middletown, Connecticut, 1977-2000.

Achievements

• Chester Bailey McCoid, II has been listed as a noteworthy antique dealer, career officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Candidate Connecticut Assembly, Middletown, 1976. Member inland wetlands commission City of Middletown, 1980-1985. Served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam.

Member 507th Parachute Infantry Association, 82nd Airborne Division Association, 101st Airborne Division Association, 1st Cavalry Division Association, 43rd Infantry Division Association (national Commander 1998-1999).

Interests

• Military history from 1750-1975, trains.

Connections

Married Dorothy Jamison, November 3, 1944. Children: Chester III, Maureen McCoid Kennedy, Scott, Naomi McCoid Litecky.

Father:

Chester Bailey McC.

Mother:

Florence (Miller) McC.

Spouse:

Dorothy Jamison

child:

Naomi McCoid Litecky II

child:

Chester III

child:

Maureen McCoid Kennedy II

child:

Scott II