U.S. Coast Guard · United States 
Chester Lewis Larson
1969
Chester Larson served the U.S. Coast Guard for 4 years. Chester served in the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff Chester Larson drowned while attempting to rescue stranded hikers from Sespe Creek, near Sespe Hot Springs Camp, in Los Padres Nationa Forest.
He and 10 other victims, including a U.S. Navy Seabee and U.S. Forest Service ranger, were washed off of the top of a stranded rescue tractor. Only one of the victims was rescued.
He and 10 other victims, including a U.S. Navy Seabee and U.S. Forest Service ranger, were washed off of the top of a stranded rescue tractor. Only one of the victims was rescued.
Service Record
U.S. Coast Guard
1953 – 1957
Conflicts
Korean War
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
In Our Keeping
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