World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charles M. Conklin
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
At the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944 and served aboard the USS Lexington CV-16; he also served aboard a small aircraft carrier and a cruiser. he was discharged with the following ribbons and medals: the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 5 stars, Philippine Liberation Medal with 2 stars, Navy Presidential Unit Citation with 1 star, WWII Victory Medal, China Service, Navy Occupation and Navy Good Conduct Medal.