Charles E. Carson

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Army

Charles E. Carson was inducted into the Army on Aug. 9, 1944.

He was a sergeant and a light truck driver with Company M, 359th Infantry Regiment in the European Theater.

He received the:

Bronze Star,
European-African-Middle East Campaign Service Medal,
Army of Occupation Service Medal and World War II Victory Medal.

He was discharged on Dec. 28, 1946.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The Saint Louis County World War II Project, page 52.