Patton

[nirvana]

Does anyone know about his family history as in nephews, nieces, grandhcildren?  I went to school with a girl by the last name of Patton.  As my teacher questioned her if she was related to THE General George Patton she replied with an uncertain yes, stating he was her great uncle or something like that.  I think it would be cool to be a friend of the generals family but I have my doubts whether she is authentic or not.  Anyone?

[DREDIOCK]

Originally posted by nirvana
Does anyone know about his family history as in nephews, nieces, grandhcildren?  I went to school with a girl by the last name of Patton.  As my teacher questioned her if she was related to THE General George Patton she replied with an uncertain yes, stating he was her great uncle or something like that.  I think it would be cool to be a friend of the generals family but I have my doubts whether she is authentic or not.  Anyone?

Didnt think that sounded right so I rechecked it.
Distant cousin maybe or grand/great grandchild maybe but unlikely an uncle. unless  his sister  managed to convince her husband to allow their child to have the last name of Patton.

The General Patton of WWII is the son of
 George S Patton (the second)

Born Charleston (now West Virginia), September 30, 1856, the son of George S. Patton and Susan Thornton Glassell; graduate, VMI Class of 1877; after graduation taught at VMI for one year; studied law and became a prominent attorney in Los Angeles, where he was also active in politics; married Ruth Wilson, 1884; children: George S.(b. 1885) and Anne (b. 1887); died June 1927, Los Angeles, CA.

As you can see he had no brothers to carry the name in that direction.

Though she could be the decendant of one of his grandfathers (George S Patton the first)
3 brothers. John, Waller or William.

Interstingly enough

His Grandfather was commander of the 22nd Virginia Infantry Regiment; killed at the Battle of Winchester in September 1864

And his Great Uncle was a  Colonel, in the 7th Virginia Infantry Regiment, CSA;  mortally wounded at Gettysburg and died in the College Hosptial at Gettysburg on July 21, 1863

[eskimo2]

My father in law’s brother was the radio man in Patton’s tank.

eskimo

[DREDIOCK]

Originally posted by eskimo2
My father in law’s brother was the radio man in Patton’s tank.

eskimo

Umm in WWI? Or the years leading up to WWII?

Not really trying ot sound sarcastic but

Patton didnt have a tank in WWII He only commanded them

His CP radio operator or in a jeep but definately not his tank

[Hangtime]

did he know caligula's horse?

[eskimo2]

Originally posted by DREDIOCK
Umm in WWI? Or the years leading up to WWII?

Not really trying ot sound sarcastic but

Patton didnt have a tank in WWII He only commanded them

His CP radio operator or in a jeep but definately not his tank

All I can tell you is what my father in law has told me about him: his name was Charles Wilsterman, and he was Patton’s tank radioman.  Patton specifically requested him as his radioman in his tank.  He was discharged during the war for allergies that could not be controlled.  He died in 1980.  I just verified this with my father in law who lives with me.  My father in law is 85, but is very sharp.  He has a very good memory, but I am certain that it is not perfect.

I would like to know, is there a source that suggests that this is not possible?

eskimo

[Hangtime]

Possible; Eskimo. We were in a HQ company and we had several people who were tasked with transport and escort for Battalion (of higher) staff. When the honcho's had to 'roll' the same dudes were tasked.. visiting senior staff were 'handled' carefully, and almost always by the same people and vehicles.

[JimBear]

Some of his family were living in the central Virginia area in the 70s, went to school with one of his grand daughters in Lynchburg. She was a nice kid if I remember right and had a couple assets that were awe inspiring.

[GtoRA2]

From reading Chesty Puller's bio, he and Patton were related, I think distant cousins.

[DREDIOCK]

Originally posted by Hangtime
Possible; Eskimo. We were in a HQ company and we had several people who were tasked with transport and escort for Battalion (of higher) staff. When the honcho's had to 'roll' the same dudes were tasked.. visiting senior staff were 'handled' carefully, and almost always by the same people and vehicles.

Im not saying it isnt possible that he wasnt one of Pattons Radiomen. that is entirely possible.
I am saying it isnt possible that he was the radio man in Pattons Tank.
Patton did not have a tank during the war, Coulda been a jeep Armored car or other command or staff car
Or he may have by chance takena ride or two in a tank and the gentleman in question may have been the radio operator
But he himself  did not have a tank. Nor did he travel around in one even on a semi regular basis.

Now while he did frequently visit the very front lines where the fighting was (much to the dismay of his staff and against the wishes of high command) I cannot recall nor have I been able to find a single incident where he rode a tank during combat  after WWI with the exeption of during manuvers inbetween wars and just prior to the USA's entry into WWII
 And I would think with his ego, he would have recorded such an event in his diaries. And if he did it more then once it certainly would be in there.

Curious which unit he was in. If you can find out I might be able shed more light on the situation