World War II Honoree

Charles Elbert Altizer

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Tazewell, Virginia

Honored By

Angela Whitaker Becker

Relationship

Cousin

Master Sergeant, Headquarters Squadron, 21 Air Service Group, WWII. Took off from Biak Island on a flight to Finschafen Airfield. Last seen over Hollandia at 0900. Last heard from via radio from Hollandia, when it was advised to land due to poor weather. The pilot replied all was clear and that he would proceed, no other contact was established afterwards. C-46D-5-CU Commando Serial Number 42-101046. Missing In Action November 24, 1944, Papua, New Guinea.