World War II Honoree

Charles J. Heckel, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Newark, New Jersey

Honored By

Winifred N. Trinca

Relationship

Granddaughter

Served in North Africa, England, and France for 9 months with Company C, 237th Engineer Combat Battalion until wounded June 6, 1944 at Normandy Beach. Earned: European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations Ribbon with 1 battle star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Ribbon, Distinguished Unit Badge GO, WWII Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, and Bronze Service Arrow.