Charles served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946 as a Lieutenant JG aboard the Landing Craft LCIG-366 where he was the gunnery officer. He was awarded the Pacific/Philippine ribbon, the Asiatic Medal and Victor over Japan Medal. At one point during the war, he came down with Appendicitis and had to be "High Lined" in a stretcher to an LST for treatment. When his ship landed in Guam, he met up with his brother, Roy, who was stationed there. To read about their reunion and to see a photo of the brothers together - Click here
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