World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charles M. Whitman
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Danville, Illinois
Honored By
A Grateful American
ENTERED THE ARMY SEPTEMBER 27, 1942. SERVED IN WWII WITH THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION (THE PRAIRIE DIVISION), 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1ST BATTALION, COMPANY A, IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. CAMPAIGN: NEW GUINEA AWARDS: COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.