World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charles F. Cheevers
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Boston, Massachusetts
Honored By
James M. Cheevers
Relationship
Son
FOUGHT WITH G COMPANY, 39TH INFANTRY, 9TH DIVISION. DURING THE INVASIONS OF NORTH AFRICA, SICILY AND NORMANDY. BADLY WOUNDED DURING THE INTENSE FIGHTING IN THE HEDGEROWS OF CHERBOURG. SPENT THE REMAINDER OF THE WAR IN THE HOSPITAL IN ENGLAND. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR.