Name:
Charles M. Van Gaasbeck
Rank:
Private
Serial Number:
12059779
Unit:
143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th Division
Date of Death:
1944-08-22
State:
New York
Cemetery:
Rhone American Cemetery, Draguignan, France
Plot:
B
Row:
10
Grave:
16
Decoration:
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Comments:
Charles M. Van Gaasbeck was born on August 30, 1920. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Private in the 143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division. He entered service in New York. Charles' twin brother Robert and his brother Paul were also serving in France. His brother Vincent was on leave after spending 19 months in the South Pacific when Charles was killed in action. Four other brothers were not in service at the time. He also had 2 sisters. He died on August 22, 1944 during the invasion of southern France. He is now buried at Rhone American Cemetery and Memorial, Draguignan, Departement du Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.