World War II Honoree

Charles F. Cerveny

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chicago, Michigan

Honored By

Kathleen Cerveny

Relationship

Daughter

He served in the U.S. Army from March 5, 1941, to December 6, 1945, including as a Cannoneer 844 as part of the Cannon Company, 264th Infantry, Panther Division. He earned the Combat Infantryman Badge MM W Rifle M1, three Service Stripes, two Overseas Service Bars, American Defense Ribbon, American Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 1 Bronze Battle Star and WW II Victory Medal. As part of his service, he served one year in Northern France from November 15, 1944, to November 18, 1945.