World War II Honoree

Charles S. Myers

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Mason, Michigan

Honored By

Agatha M. Myers

Relationship

Wife

ADVANCED FROM PRIVATE TO STAFF SERGEANT. SET UP, AIMED AND FIRED 60-MM MORTAR AT ENEMY POSITIONS. ADJUSTED MORTAR FOR ELEVATION AND DEFLECTION. USED FIRING TABLES TO DETERMINE NECESSARY CHARGE AND ADJUSTED CHARGE OF MORTAR SHELLS TO ATTAIN CORRECT PROPELLING FORCE. MEMBER OF THE 4TH INFANTRY, 3RD BATTALION, COMPANY I. SERVED IN THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS FOR TWO YEARS.