World War II Honoree

Charles Ming Ng

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Pasadena, Texas

Honored By

Stella A., Dominic, Chester & Frederic Ng & Delora N.Jee

Relationship

Spouse & Children

ENLISTED IN THE U.S. ARMY IN NEW YORK. COMPLETED HIS COMBAT TRAINING, WHICH INCLUDED A JUDO TRAINING INSTRUCTOR ASSIGNMENT FOR NEW INDUCTEES. ASSIGNED TO THE 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION, WHERE HE SAW COMBAT ACTION AS A WWII PARATROOPER. WOUNDED BY MACHINE GUN FIRE IN A BATTLE AT NIJMEGEN, THE NETHERLANDS. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART FOR HIS COMBAT INJURIES.