Name:
Charles J. Timmes
Rank:
Major General
Serial Number:
O-264330
Unit:
507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne
Date of Death:
0000-00-00
State:
New York
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Decoration:
DSC, 2 DSM, SS, 2 BS, 2 PH
Comments:
Fordham Law Graduate, practiced law before being called to active duty in 1941. Had two sons and a daughter with wife Marie. Served as a battalion commander with 507th PIR and eventually advanced to Major General. Inspired his men to hold their positions and visited every forward foxhole to inspire his men to continue fighting. Later served in Korea and Vietnam.