World War II Honoree

Charles H. Rathburn

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Windsor, Connecticut

Honored By

Carol Rathburn

Relationship

Daughter

MASTER SERGEANT IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC WITH THE 169TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 43RD DIVISION AS A PLATOON SERGEANT. SERVED IN THE BATTLES OF GUADALCANAL, NEW GUINEA, NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS AND LUZON. RECEIVED 2 PURPLE HEARTS, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 4 BRONZE BATTLE STARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. SERVED 1941 - 1947.