Charles N. DeGLOPPER

  • Private first Class

Registration number32581337

Grade

Private first Class

UnitC Co / 325th Glider Infantry Regiment

Division

82nd Airborne Division

date of death09/06/1944

Original cemeteryBlosville / Carquebut

Current cemeteryMaple Grove Cemetery Grand Island Erie County, New York USA

Medals

The Good Conduct Medal is awarded only to enlisted men and non-commissioned officers. To obtain it, the soldier must justify one year of exemplary service in wartime or three consecutive years in peacetime.

The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to any member of the armed forces who has distinguished himself or herself by courage in action or merit in an operation against the enemy outside the air.

Campaign medal awarded for 30 consecutive days of service in Europe, Africa or the Middle East between December 7, 1941 and November 8, 1945.

The Medal Of Honor is the highest decoration awarded to a member of the armed forces for an act of extreme bravery in the face of the enemy, at the risk of life and beyond the call of duty. It is awarded by the President in person.

The Purple Heart is awarded to any armed forces personnel injured or killed in action.

The decoration commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States Army.

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