Charles P. BLANKENSHIP
Registration number14 021 124
Grade
Private first Class
UnitF Co / 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment
Division
82nd Airborne Division
date of death06/06/1944
Original cemeterySainte Mère Eglise n°1
Current cemeteryLaurelwood Cemetery Rock Hill York County, South Carolina USA
Medals
Combat Infantryman Badge
On November 15, 1943, to enhance the image of the infantryman, the War Department created the Combat Infantryman Badge retroactive to December 7, 1941. The badge was accompanied by a monthly bonus of $10. The badge was awarded to officers and enlisted men whose conduct in combat was exemplary.
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Campaign medal awarded for 30 consecutive days of service in Europe, Africa or the Middle East between December 7, 1941 and November 8, 1945.
Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is awarded to any armed forces personnel injured or killed in action.
WWII Victory Medal
The decoration commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States Army.
