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CHARLES, Henry M - Date of
birth
16 November 1919 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
South Range, Adams Township, Houghton County, Michigan -
Hometown
Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36458320 -
Rank
Technician Fifth Grade -
Function
unknown -
Unit
309th Infantry Regiment,
78th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
18 March 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| H | 12 | 65 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Henry Charles (father)
Margaret A. (Ruotsala) Charles (mother)
George Stolz (step-father)
Donald L. Stolz (step-brother)
Norma J. Stolz (step-sister)
Irene (Luyk) Charles (wife)
More information
T/5 Henry M. Charles graduated from Grand Rapids Ottawa High School and was employed at Kendall Refining Company before he enlisted March 1941. he was sent went overseas in October 1944.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Susan Linton - Grand Rapids Press - 30 Mach 1945, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Enlistment, 1920 Census / Michigan Census
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Susan Linton - Grand Rapids Press - 30 Mach 1945