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BROWN, Charlie Devie - Date of
birth
2 March 1919 -
Age
26 - Place of
birth
Brewton, Escambia County, Alabama -
Hometown
Brewton, Escambia County, Alabama
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
34398447 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
121st Infantry Regiment,
8th Infantry Division
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Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
6 April 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 17 | 31 |
Immediate family
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Members
Harry E. Brown (father)
Carrie M. Brown (mother)
Emma L. Brown (sister)
Katie B. Brown (sister)
Mary A. Brown (sister)
Eloise Brown (sister)
Rosa Brown (sister)
Eugene H. Brown (brother)
More information
Pfc Charlie D. Brown was reported wounded in action on 24 December 1944 for which he was awarded the Purple Heart Medal a first time. After recovering he rejoined his unit.He was awarded the Bronze Star for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy on 18 September 1944 in France. Pvt. Brown volunteered for a patrol into a town ahead of his own lines. While moving toward the town over terrain characterized by minefield, the patrol flanked and captured a German 57-mm. gun and its crew. It also captured 6 German officers from whom it was learned a German company was located a short distance. Commandeering two captured vehicles, they took the command post by surprise and captured the entire company. The action of the patrol resulted in the capture of 12 German officers, 186 enlisted men, the town and quantities of supplies.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com, WWII Draft Card, 1940 Census, The Brewton Standard - 18 January 1945
Photo source: www.findagrave.com