Charles Mentzer Nitterhouse was born on June 30, 1899 in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Barnett and Ida Nitterhouse. He was a newspaper carrier and before enlisting, was employed at the local woolen mills. He was a member of the Zion Reformed Church and Junior Order of American Mechanics. Private Nitterhouse served with Company C, 8th regiment under Captain Ambrose on the Mexican border. He returned to Chambersburg after serving at the border. He remained at home until his company was called to serve in France. In the reorganization of the National Guard at Camp Hancock, Charles became a member of Company C, 112th Regiment, 28th Infantry. Charles was killed in action on July 15, 1918 in Picardie, France at the age of 19. He was the first soldier from Chambersburg, PA to be killed in WWI. He is now buried in Aisne-Marne American Cem., Belleau, France. The VFW in Chambersburg is named in his honor.