World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charles 'Gus' Heath
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Olney, Illinois
Honored By
Ms. Kathryn Osborn Heath
Relationship
Wife
Served in the Navy in WWII for 4 years. He was a member of a flight crew on the aircraft carrier, USS Essex CV-9; flew 23 combat missions. Received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with 2 Gold Stars.