World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charles H. Freeman
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Canton, Illinois
Honored By
William L. Freeman
Relationship
Son
HE WAS A MECHANIC AT NICHOLS FIELD ON MANILA, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS WHEN ATTACKED BY THE JAPANESE. HE WAS INJURED BY SHRAPNEL ON DECEMBER 31, 1941 WAS SENT TO THE 1ST HOSPITAL SHIP OF WWII. AFTER HIS RECOVERY AT FORT DIX, NEW JERSEY, HE ENROLLED IN OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL AT KNOX COLLEGE TO BECOME A FLYER. HE WAS ALSO A WARRANT OFFICER IN TEXAS.