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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Charles J. Wilczek

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Union County, New Jersey

Honored By

Alexander Jacobs, Jr.

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED WITH HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 16TH INFANTRY REGIMENT,1ST INFANTRY DIVISION. KILLED IN ACTION ON JUNE 6, 1944, OMAHA BEACH, NORMANDY, FRANCE. AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR WITH 3 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, PURPLE HEART, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.