World War II Honoree

Charles Emmett Wohlenberg, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Phoenix, Arizona

Honored By

Marilyn W. Belancio

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED IN THE CENTRAL PACIFIC FROM MAY 1943 - JULY 1945. INVOLVED WITH BATTLES, ENGAGEMENTS, SKIRMISHES AND EXPEDITIONS. PARTICIPATED IN THE OCCUPATION OF THE TINIAN AND MARIANA ISLANDS AUGUST 1944 - JULY 1945. AWARDED GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. COMMANDER STATED THAT HE HAD AN EXCELLENT CHARACTER OF SERVICE. RIFLE MARKSMAN AND PISTOL EXPERT. SPECIAL MILITARY QUALIFICATION FOR RADIO OPERATOR.