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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Charles H. Hilkey

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Fairview Heights, Illinois

Honored By

Charles H. Hilkey

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

AFTER BASIC INFANTRY TRAINING AT CAMP WOLTERS, TEXAS, HE ENTERED INTO THE ARMY SPECIALIZED TRAINING PROGRAM AT JOHN TARLETON JUNIOR COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE IN STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS. RECEIVED ADVANCED INFANTRY TRAINING AT CAMP MAXEY, TEXAS. HE WENT OVERSEAS 1944 AND SERVED IN 3 MAJOR BATTLES, INCLUDING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE; AS A BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLEMAN (BAR) AND SQUADRON LEADER. DISCHARGED FEBRUARY 3, 1946. SERVED WITH THE 99TH INFANTRY DIVISION. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR.