World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Kenneth H. Charles
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Ithaca, New York
Honored By
Brig. Gen. Orman G. Charles (Ret)
Relationship
Cousin
ENLISTED ON JUNE 15, 1942. SERVED WITH THE 18TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1ST DIVISION. DISCHARGED ON SEPTEMBER 20, 1945. DECORATIONS INCLUDE THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL, SILVER STAR FOR GALLANTRY IN NORMANDY AND PURPLE HEART WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER.