Charles Neilans Deglopper ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from New York
On June 9, 1944 Private First Class Deglopper was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of New York. ★ 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 | 307407 |
| Name | Charles Neilans Deglopper |
| From | Grand Island, Erie County, New York |
| Birth Date | November 30, 1921 |
| Casualty Date | June 9, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit/Group | Company C, 325th Glider Infantry, 82d Airborne Division |
| Casualty Type | Killed in action |
| Location | Basse-Normandie, France |
| Burial | Maple Grove Cemetery, Grand Island, New York |
| Notable Awards |
★ Medal of Honor
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart |
Additional Details
A Grand Island, New York native.On June 7, 1944, regimental commander Colonel Harry Lewis was ordered to make a crossing of the le Merderet River and help attack the La Fiere Bridge. Col. Lewis sent his 1st Battalion to wade across the river under cover of darkness. Under attack, C Company 1st Battalion was cut off from the rest of the battalion and despite himself coming under increased fire, Private First Class Charles DeGlopper stood up and began to fire his Browning Automatic Rifle at the attacking Germans in an attempt to suppress their fire and relieve the battalion. Although wounded, PFC DeGlopper continued to stand and fire, and when hit yet again, still fired although kneeling and bleeding profusely. Meanwhile, as the Germans were distracted and occupied with PFC DeGlopper's automatic fire, the remainder of C Company was able to break off and head for La Fiee to join the rest of their battalion. For his self-sacrificial actions, Private First Class Charles DeGlopper posthumously received the Medal of Honor on February 28, 1946, the only member of the 82nd Airborne Division so honored in Normandy. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Medal of Honor
★ 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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• 397 Prisoners of war
• 8,601 Missing in action
• 94 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 328 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 40 Medal of Honor recipients
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