World War II Honoree

James Thomas 'Tom' Charles

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Carnegie, Oklahoma

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

Relationship

Relationship Not Determined

SERVED OVERSEAS IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER, INCLUDING IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. ALSO AWARDED THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL FOR SERVICE IN THE LIBERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES BETWEEN OCTOBER 17, 1944 AND SEPTEMBER 3, 1945. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE WWII HONORABLE DISCHARGE LAPEL PIN. CONTINUED IN U.S. NAVY SERVICE AFTER THE WAR UNTIL AGAIN HONORABLY DISCHARGED.