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.