World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charles A. Cavanaugh, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Round Rock, Texas
Honored By
John C. Burkhardt, SVC - MOPH, Chapter 1919, Austin, Texas
HE SERVED WITH THE 1ST BATTALION, 24TH REGIMENT, 4TH MARINE DIVISION. HE WAS WOUNDED IN COMBAT DURING THE BATTLE FOR SAIPAN, MARIANA ISLANDS GROUP. AMONG HIS MANY AWARDS, MEDALS AND CITATIONS HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.