World War II Honoree

Clarence 'Bill' Joachim Chartier

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

New Orleans, Louisiana

Honored By

Family

HONORABLY SERVED WITH THE 2ND 'INDIAN HEAD' INFANTRY DIVISION, 23RD REGIMENT, COMPANY E. PARTICIPATED IN THE INVASION OF NORMANDY AND THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. WOUNDED BY THE GERMAN ARMY WITH MACHINE GUN FIRE. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR, PRESIDENTIAL CITATION AND MANY OTHER AWARDS FOR BRAVERY AND VALOR.