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Gerald George Chikalla

West Point, 1955

Be Thou At Peace

Posted by Walt Landers on June 15, 2010:

My roommate in Beast Barracks, and Fall semester plebe year (John Binder ex '55) was with Chick at Stewart Field. He used to tell marvelous stories about Chick's feats of strength.

One had to do with a time when he and Chick were on the town and walking down the street. They were accosted by a group of supposed toughs driving by. Chick stepped over and proceeded to tear their car door from its hinges. No further words were spoken.

Another and more peaceful story was related by one of our classmates whom I do not remember. There was a move at Stewart from one barracks to another. The classmate had to make several trips to carry all of his gear, and on the last trip was walking across the quad carrying a tennis recket and some other light impedimenta. He encountered Chick, who had his entire gear, foot locker and all, on his shoulder. Chick said, '"Need any help?"

I never got to know Chick well while we were at WP, but enjoyed the stories.

Walt Landers
15 August 2008

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