World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charles Thomas Powell
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Richmond, Virginia
Honored By
Arnold Powell
Relationship
Brother
CHIEF PETTY OFFICER IN CHARGE OF FOOD SERVICES ABOARD THE USS RAINIER (AE-5) ,AN AMUNITION SHIP, IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS HIS SHIP SUPPLIED AMUNITION FOR MUCH OF THE PACIFIC FLEET INCLUDING ADMIRAL WILLIAM 'BULL' HALSEYS' FAST CARRIER TASK FORCE. SHIPS 'MOTTO:WE DELIVER-YOU FIRE. AWARDS:ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION MEDAL,AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.