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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Charles E. Cortelyou

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Ashley, Illinois

Honored By

A Grateful American

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

LIEUTENANT; SERVED WITH THE ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD BEFORE BEGINNING FEDERAL SERVICE ON MARCH 5, 1941. HE WAS COMMISSIONED ON THE BATTLEFIELD ON MARCH 20, 1945 IN RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND ABILITY. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, LUZON. AWARDS: COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.