Charles N. DeGlopper, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Charles N. DeGlopper

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 30-Nov-1921

Place of Birth: Grand Island, New York, United States

Date of Death: 09-Jun-1944

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Charles N. DeGlopper

  • Charles Neilans DeGlopper (November 30, 1921–June 9, 1944) was a soldier of the United States Army who posthumously received the Medal of Honor, the highest award of the U.S.
  • military, for his heroic actions and sacrifice of life during the early stages of the Battle of Normandy in World War II. A Grand Island, New York native, DeGlopper was the only soldier from the 325th Glider Infantry Regiment to receive the Medal of Honor.
  • He was also the only World War II soldier from the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S.
  • Army to receive the award for action during the Normandy Campaign.

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