Memorial PFC Charles DeGlopper MoH
PFC Charles DeGlopper was the only soldier from the 325th Glider Infantry Regiment to receive the Medal of Honor. Likewise he was also the only WWII soldier from the 82nd Airborne Division for Battle of Normandy campaign actions.
This memorial was unveiled June 5 2022 in Amfreville, Normandy, France.
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- Text: TracesOfWar
- Photos: Randy Brandt (1), Francky De Rous (2, 3, 4, 5)
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