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2nd Lt Charles F. Waddell graduated from Lawrence High School in 1940 and was employed at Sperrys in Brooklyn.

He volunteered for the Army of the United States in New York City, New York on 9 January 1942.

T/Sgt Allen S. Cook:
"On 14 June 1944, on a mission over France, I was flying in number 4 position in flight in which Lt. Harley was flying No.2 position. No.2 ship was hit by heavy flak and burst into flames instantly, apparently a direct hit. No.2 maintained position momentarily, then peeled left and down directly between the No.1 and No.4 ships, nearly hitting No.4 on the way down. Bombs were salvoed from the ship slightly below flight, and the ship continued losing altitude with pilot apparently trying to hold it level. He succeeded for some time, but the ship finally dove into ground and exploded. To my observation, no one escaped from the plane."

He was first buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery of Solers, France.

His brother John is buried next to him.