World War II Honoree

Francis L. Charbonneau

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan

Honored By

Francis L. Charbonneau, Jr

Relationship

Son

SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER IN THE 3RD ARMY, 71ST DIVISION. PARTICIPATED IN THE RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPEAN CAMPAIGNS. WOUNDED IN COMBAT ON APRIL 19, 1945 IN GERMANY; SHOT THROUGH THE UPPER ABDOMINAL AREA. RECEIVED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, MARKSMANSHIP BADGE, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH TWO BRONZE STARS, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND ARMY OF OCCUPATION (GERMANY) MEDAL. ENTERED JULY 22, 1942. HONORABLY DISCHARGED SEPTEMBER 13, 1945.