World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Charles O. Wimmer, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Madison County, Indiana
Honored By
William E. 'Peter' Plank
Relationship
Soldier Buddy
HE SAILED OVERSEAS FROM SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA ON APRIL 22, 1942 ABOARD THE 'SS LURLINE' AS A PRIVATE WITH COMPANY G, 126TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 32ND INFANTRY 'RED ARROW' DIVISION. HE ARRIVED IN ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA ON MAY 14, 1942 AND SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER. HE PARTICIPATED IN THE PAPUA CAMPAIGN, CROSSED THE RUGGED OWEN STANLEY MOUNTAINS ON FOOT AND PARTICIPATED IN THE ASSAULT ON BUNA, NEW GUINEA. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.