World War II Honoree

Charles F. Poindexter

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Gregory R. Poindexter

Relationship

Son

ENTERED ARMY OF UNITED STATES ON FEBRUARY 5, 1942. STAFF SERGEANT IN HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS DETACHMENT, 28TH QUARTERMASTER GROUP IN SUPPORT OF PATTON'S THIRD ARMY. MILITARY OCCUPATION CODE WAS 502, ADMINISTRATIVE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER. SERVED IN ALGERIA-FRENCH MOROCCO, SOUTHERN FRANCE, AND RHINELAND. RECEIVED GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE MEDAL WITH 3 BRONZE STARS. HONORABLY DISCHARGED FROM SERVICE SEPTEMBER 20, 1945.