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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Charles M. Bartler

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Shenandoah, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Friends of American Heroes

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED WITH THE ARMY IN THE 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION IN EUROPE. IN SEPTEMBER 1944, HE PARACHUTED INTO THE NETHERLANDS AND PARTICIPATED IN OPERATION MARKET GARDEN TO SECURE BRIDGES IN THE GERMAN-OCCUPIED COUNTRY. HE WAS SHOT TWICE AND SPENT 15 MONTHS RECUPERATING. HE RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART.