World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charles R. Christian
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Amsterdam, New York
Honored By
Brian L. Kasler
ENTERED INTO SERVICE IN NOVEMBER 1943 AND DISCHARGED IN 1946. ATTENDED BASIC TRAINING AT CAMP SHELBY, MISSISSIPPI. BECAME A FORWARD SCOUT IN AN INTELLIGENCE & RECONNAISSANCE PLATOON IN THE REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS OF THE 260TH INFANTRY REGIMENT OF THE 65TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN CENTRAL EUROPE. AWARDED THE MARKSMAN AWARD, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, CONSPICUOUS SERVICE CROSS, COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE, BRONZE STAR MEDAL, AND THE PURPLE HEART. ALSO WAS AWARDED THE SILVER STAR MEDAL FOR GALLANTRY IN ACTION IN EFERDING, AUSTRIA.