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CHARLES L HATHORN JR

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HONORED ON PANEL 27W, LINE 31 OF THE WALL

CHARLES LEE HATHORN JR

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POSTED ON 1.19.2025

POSTED BY: Marilyn

Remembering A Hero!

Rest Easy Hero!
I’m grateful for you paying the ultimate sacrifice and for your service.
God Bless your Gold Star Family and to all the ones who love you.
Army Gold Star Wife…. Fredrick A Thacker… KIA 19 SEPT1971

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POSTED ON 5.26.2024

POSTED BY: GARY B ROBERTSON

Outstanding human being

Chuck was by my side for most of his tour. He took over the squad 2 weeks before I left. I was devastated when news came in that he had been killed. I will never forget you my Brother

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POSTED ON 4.7.2023

POSTED BY: Grateful Vietnam Veteran

Silver Star Medal Awards

Sergeant Charles Lee Hathorn, Jr. was awarded the Silver Star Medal, with Oak Leaf Cluster, for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action. He served as an Infantryman and was assigned to C CO, 1ST BN, 5TH INFANTRY, 25TH INF DIV.
See https://army.togetherweserved.com/

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POSTED ON 4.7.2023

POSTED BY: Grateful Vietnam Veteran

Bronze Star Medal Awards for Valor and Merit

Sergeant Charles Lee Hathorn, Jr. was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his exemplary gallantry in action. He was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Merit for his sustained meritorious service. He served as an Infantryman and was assigned to C CO, 1ST BN, 5TH INFANTRY, 25TH INF DIV.
See http://www.coffeltdatabase.org/detreq2.php

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POSTED ON 11.25.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. We should be forever thankful for the sacrifices of you and so many others to ensure the freedoms we so often take for granted.

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