World War II Honoree

Charles Edward Glackin

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cardiff, Maryland

Honored By

Carl R. Glackin

Relationship

Nephew

SERVED WITH COMPANY 'A' 37TH ENGINEER COMBAT BATTALION AS A CONSTRUCTION MACHINE OPERATOR IN THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS. LANDED IN SCOTLAND MARCH 9,1944. PARTICIPATED IN THE NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE BATTLE CAMPAIGNS. AWARDED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDALS ALONG WITH THE DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE. QUALIFIED AS A SHARPSHOOTER WITH AN M1 RIFLE.