Charles H Ashman ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Pennsylvania
Charles H Ashman
World War II
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On May 21, 1945 Private Ashman was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Pennsylvania. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 106158 |
| Service ID | 33620849 |
| Name | Charles H Ashman |
| From | Schuylkill, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Birth Date | March 1, 1924 |
| Casualty Date | May 21, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Group | 101st Airborne Division, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment |
| Casualty Type | DNB - Died Non-battle |
| Burial | Plot C Row 29 Grave 73, Lorraine American Cemetery, St. Avold, France |
| Notable Awards |
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Charles H Ashman is buried or memorialized at Plot C Row 29 Grave 73, Lorraine American Cemetery, St. Avold, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
!-- from Fields of Honor Database ----Pvt Charles H ... Ashman enlisted in Allentown, Pennsylvania on 23 March 1943 ... He attended high school for 4 years. --> ▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Charles H Ashman was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Ashman had the rank of Private. Service number assignment was 33620849. Attached to 101st Airborne Division, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment.
He was born on March 1, 1924. According to our records Pennsylvania was his home or enlistment state and Schuylkill county has been included within the archival record. We have Schuylkill listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Private Ashman experienced a critical situation which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 21, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: DNB - Died Non-battle. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Bronze Star
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Parachutist Badge
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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