World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charles W. Bertwell
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
East Greenwich, Rhode Island
Honored By
Mrs. Dorothy Bertwell
Given a silver bracelet by Colonel Harry P. Leber for meritorious service as a crew chief of Flying Fortress for maintenance records. 40 continuous combat missions without a single turn-back for mechanical failure. Overseas 15 months; one of the original mechanics in outfit cited by President for battle honors achieved over Germany.