World War II Honoree

Charles H. Cockerham

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Smethport, North Carolina

Honored By

Sylvia

Relationship

Wife and children Charles Jr., Rebeccah, Kenneth and Joseph.

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS, SERVED FROM 15 DECEMBER 1943 TO 6 FEBRUARY 1946. AS A MEDIUM TANK CREWMAN WITH A COMPANY OR 'FIGHTING ABLE',10TH TANK BATTALION, 5TH ARMORED DIVISION. HE WAS QUALIFIED ON .50 CAL MACHINE GUN AND M1 RIFLE. HE PARTICIPATED IN THE ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE CAMPAIGNS RECEIVING THE AMERICAN THEATER SERVICE MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE MEDAL WITH THREE BRONZE STARS, A GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND A WWII VICTORY MEDAL.