World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charles Durning
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Manhattan, New York
Honored By
Walton R. Haddix
WENT IN WITH THE FIRST WAVE OF SOLDIERS TO LAND ON OMAHA BEACH DURING THE D-DAY NORMANDY INVASION. TAKEN PRISONER DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. ONE OF THE FEW SURVIVORS OF THE MALMEDY, BELGIUM MASSACRE. AWARDED THREE PURPLE HEARTS AND A SILVER STAR.