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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Charles W. Patten

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Columbus, Ohio

Honored By

Honor Flight Columbus

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENGINEER, ASSIGNED TO 104TH INFANTRY DIVISION. WAS ON FRONT LINE FOR 191 DAYS, INCLUDING BATTLE OF THE BULGE ON HINGE (NORTH END). WENT THROUGH BOOBY-TRAPPED MINE FIELD. HELPED LIBERATE SACHSENHAUSEN CONCENTRATION CAMP. ONLY ONE OF 15 IN THE ORIGINAL TROOP WHO WALKED AWAY. SERVICE TIME: 1942-1945. RANK: SERGEANT.