World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charles F. Fischer
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Ms. Jessica Catlin
Relationship
Granddaughter
Served in the Amphibious Corps. participated in the assault on Saipan and Tinian in the South Pacific. In charge of the motor transport division of the Signal Battalion. Received a commendation on December 21, 1944 for taking a leadership role when his commander fell ill and he stepped forward as a private to lead the division.