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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Charley H. Pettitt

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Elkland, Missouri

Honored By

Ozark Researcher

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

STAFF SERGEANT, 405TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, COMPANY E, 102ND OZARK DIVISION. KILLED IN ACTION IN GERMANY ON APRIL 15, 1945. SILVER STAR: WHILE APPROACHING GARDELEGEN HE ASSUMED COMMAND OF AN ISOLATED GROUP. HE LED IT TO OUTFLANK THE ENEMY'S POSITION AND WAS KILLED BY SMALL ARMS FIRE. PURPLE HEART.