Name:
Charles Conrad Keiser
Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Serial Number:
35660716
Unit:
560th Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group
Date of Death:
1943-11-26
State:
Ohio
Cemetery:
Ardennes American Cemetery, Neupré, Belgium
Plot:
B
Row:
31
Grave:
39
Decoration:
Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Comments:
Charles Conrad Keiser graduated from Stivers High School and was employed as an airplane woodworker at Patterson Field. He enlisted in October 1941 and was overseas in May 1943. Charles served in the 560th Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group, Heavy as a Staff Sergeant and tail gunner of #42-3555 "Tiger Girl" aircraft during World War II. He was Killed in Action on November 26, 1943 and is now buried in the Ardennes American Cemetery, Neupré, Belgium. Ssgt Keiser was one of the many brave Americans of the 388th Bomber Group who lost their lives in aerial operations against the German forces from June 1943 - August 1945.