Charles E Higgins ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from California
On June 30, 1944 Captain Higgins was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of California. ★ 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 | 17992 |
| Service ID | O-450290 |
| Name | Charles E Higgins |
| From | San Joaquin County, California |
| Casualty Date | June 30, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit/Group | 3rd Armored Division, 36th Armored Infantry Regiment |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Location | Normandy, France |
| Burial | Plot E Row 11 Grave 3, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France |
| Notable Awards |
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Charles E Higgins is buried or memorialized at Plot E Row 11 Grave 3, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
He had family living in Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin county, Wisconsin. He entered the service from California.Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Charles E Higgins 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. Higgins had the rank of Captain. Service number assignment was O-450290. Attached to 3rd Armored Division, 36th Armored Infantry Regiment. According to our records California was his home or enlistment state and San Joaquin county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War II, Army Captain Higgins experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 30, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. Incident location: Normandy, France. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Bronze Star
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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