World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charles R. Pelton
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Albany, New York
Honored By
Ruthann Benedict
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED IN 379TH, COMPANY B, INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE INVASION OF NORMANDY AND THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR. ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR THE PURPLE HEART BUT TURNED IT DOWN.