Charles B. King

1906–1944 (age 38)

Biography

Charles B. King, born in 1906, rose through the ranks to serve as a military officer whose leadership helped guide his unit through the trials of the Normandy campaign.

His life ended in 1944 and he is buried at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, where his steady courage continues to inspire those who walk among the headstones.

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