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George Robert Cholister

United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient

Died when: 25 years 308 days (310 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

George Robert Cholister

George Robert Cholister (December 18, 1898 – October 21, 1924) was a United States Navy sailor awarded a posthumous Medal of Honor for his actions on October 20, 1924.

His medal was awarded by a special act of the United States Congress.Ensign Henry Clay Drexler was awarded a Medal of Honor and Navy Cross for the same heroism.

Boatswain's Mate Cholister is buried in Cherry Hill, New Jersey at Colestown Cemetery.


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