World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charles V. Carlson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Honored By
Elizabeth Larsen
Relationship
Daughter
CHARLES CARLSON WAS A BOMBARDIER ON B-17 AIRCRAFT FLYING FROM ENGLAND. HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE 96TH BOMB GROUP. HIS PLANE WAS SHOT DOWN OVER BELGIUM AND HE ESCAPED AND EVADED CAPTURE WITH HELP FROM BELGIAN AND FRENCH RESISTANCE WORKERS.