World War II Honoree

Charles P. Foley

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Staten Island, New York

Honored By

Kevin Foley

Relationship

Son

ENLISTED IN 1941. WAS ACTIVATED TO THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS IN 1944. HE WAS A TANK COMMANDER FOR THE 824TH TANK DESTROYERS ORIGINALLY TRAINED AND BASED OUT OF FT. HOOD, TEXAS. PARTICIPATED IN OPERATION DRAGOON IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE. HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN JANUARY 1946. HE RECEIVED VARIOUS MEDALS INCLUDING, TWO BRONZE STARS.