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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Charles M. Hefner

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Hendersonville, New York

Honored By

James E. Hefner

Relationship

Brother

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE. BAR GUNNER. SERVED IN COMPANY L, 16TH REGIMENT, 1ST DIVISION. SERVED FROM MAY 1943 TO JULY 1944. WOUNDED IN ACTION ON JULY 28, 1944. SERVED AT CAMP WHEELER, GEORGIA; SOUTHWEST ENGLISH COAST; D-DAY OMAHA BEACH EARLY JUNE 6, 1944. DIED ON JULY 31, 1944 BREAKTHROUGH AT ST. LO, FRANCE. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR FOR DESTROYING GERMAN MACHINE NEST, SAVING HIS PATROL FROM CAPTURE.