Charles Hopfinger

ASN:37353677

  • Charles Hopfinger registered for the draft on June 30, 1942, in Colorado.

  • Induction: He was inducted into the service on October 8, 1942, and became a medical assistant in the headquarters battery of the 82nd Airborne Division.

  • Unit and Service History: He served with his unit in North Africa, Naples-Foggia, Normandy, Holland, the Ardennes, and Central Europe.

  • Locations: According to company morning reports, he was stationed at various locations during his service, including Market Harborough, England, Camp Ballyscullion, Northern Ireland, and Leicester, England.

  • Bronze Star: He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Normandy on July 15, 1944, as per General Order 35.

  • Discharge: Charles Hopfinger was discharged from the service on April 23, 1945, with the rank of TEC5 (Technical Sergeant).

  • Passing: He died on February 5, 1996, in Houston, Texas.

Photo Gallery

Tec 5 Charles Hopfinger

STL Archive Records

Award of the Bronze Star Medal for Heroic Conduct, 6 June 1944

Company Morning Reports

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