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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Charles L. Hearn

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Italy, Texas

Honored By

Glenda Jones

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

MAJOR. AMONG THE FIRST WAVE TO COME ASHORE AT PAESTUM, ITALY SEPTEMBER 9, 1943, WHICH WAS THE FIRST BEACHHEAD INVASION IN EUROPE. SERVING AS LIAISON OFFICER AND FORWARD OBSERVER WITH THE 36TH DIVISION, HE SERVED IN 6 MAJOR BATTLES AND WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR. SERVED NOVEMBER 25, 1940 TO FEBRUARY 21, 1946 AND INCLUDED SERVICE IN THE U.S., NORTH AFRICA, ITALY, FRANCE, GERMANY AND AUSTRIA.