World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Bernard Charles
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Phelps, Kentucky
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in spring 1942 at age 15, having listed his age as 16. After serving on the USS Boise in both European (invasion of Sicily and Normandy) and Pacific Theaters of Operation, He returned home in 1945.