Charles W. Austin

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Army

Charles W. Austin

Mr. Austin inducted into the Army January 14, 1944, at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Home at entry: Proctor, Minnesota.

He served as a Sergeant in communications with Company G of the 361st Infantry Regiment and 91st Infantry Division in Rome-Arno and North Apennines, Italian Campaign.

He was awarded the following: Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two bronze battle stars, World War II Victory Medal, and two overseas service bars.

Mr. Austin was honorably discharged January 2, 1946, Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.

Source: Hometown Heroes:  The Saint Louis County World War II Project, page 28.

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