U.S. Army WW2
Graduate US Military Academy Class of 1935
Awards: Silver Star, Purple Heart
This biography was gleaned from https://www.westpointaog.org
Charles J. Hoy was the fourth of five children born to John and Katherine Hoy in Butte, Montana, on 24 August 1911, where his father owned copper mines. After selling the mines, he moved his family to Nogales, Arizona, and developed silver mines. After the death of his father, the family moved east to Washington, where Charlie entered Devitt Preparatory School. He never finished a full term at Devitt, as each January he went to work for the United States Senate as a page, from 1925 to 1931. He entered West Point in July 1931 with an appointment from the National Guard. He had only two high school credits, both in art, and $35.00 in his pockets when his neighborhood buddies drove him to Highland Falls. A young major was at the reception desk to take his $300.00; with only $35.00 he told his buddies to wait, he might need a ride hack to Washington. The young major—who turned out to be Omar Bradley—accepted his money and he was in...
While at West Point he met Clara Etchison, known to all as "Sis," of Washington, D.C., whom he was to marry soon after graduation. Cavalry was then the branch of mobility; therefore Charlie selected that branch and was commissioned a second lieutenant, United States Cavalry in 1935.
He and Sis reported to their first station, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, to commence his short but brilliant military career. He served the normal troop and school assignments at Fort Oglethorpe, Fort Riley, and Fort Bliss. Then in November 1942 he landed in North Africa with the 1st Armored Division as battalion commander of the 3d Battalion. Soon after the landing he assumed command of the 81st Reconnaissance Battalion and commanded it with distinction through the heavy fighting at Kasserine Pass, El Cuettar and Mateur. He made history for his daring sorties and long range reconnaissance missions with his small, mobile, hard hitting unit. Later at The Cavalry School he was to revise the manual on cavalry reconnaissance tactics.
General Ham Howze, a member of the 1st Armored Division, relates that Charlie commanded the squadron with competence and flair during the Tunisian Campaign. He and his British liaison officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sir John Lawson, made a great pair. Charlie was broken hearted when he became physically handicapped and was evacuated to the United States.
Charlie had great moral courage and always spoke out when he knew he was right. As an example, at El Guettar during the pursuit, General Patton, in a command and reconnaissance car, passed Charlie, whose outfit was leading the attack. Charlie's troops became more concerned about Patton than the German tanks they were chasing. Charlie could no longer stand it so he had his driver pass Patton and block him and told him that he was interfering with the operation. Patton hit him over the shoulder with his crop and said, "You think I'm going to be killed?" Charlie replied no, but that he was interfering. Patton obediently pulled over to the side of the road.
Charlie was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star with a V, and a Purple Heart for his actions in North Africa.
Brigadier General P. M. Robinette, then commanding Combat Command B, 1st Armored Division, wrote that on 5 May 1943, he, Robinette, and his driver were wounded and still under heavy fire and Charlie unhesitatingly proceeded on foot through heavy concentration of fire to rescue them. Charlie organized a carrying party and assisted them to safety, administered first-aid, and supervised their evacuation from the battlefield still under heavy direct enemy fire. Charlie's display of coolness and bravery was remarkable.
Charlie was evacuated from North Africa in May 1943 because of wounds and other physical problems. He was assigned as an instructor in tactics and later Director of Training at The Cavalry School where in addition to his other duties he wrote training pamphlets on "Battle Drill" and "Cavalry Reconnaissance." These works occasioned a letter of commendation by the Commandant, Major General W. M. Grimes.
Also while at The Cavalry School, Brigadier General George Honnen, Commandant of Cadets at West Point, invited Charlie to visit the Academy and review the tactics and techniques of armored units taught at West Point. Charlie did so and rendered a report which oriented the course of instruction to actual combat. For his work at The Cavalry School he was awarded the Legion of Merit.
Charlie was retired physically in May 1946. Upon retiring, on full disability, again Charlie headed east for Washington, bringing his wife and daughter. He joined Sears Roebuck, and General Robert Wood, at their Wisconsin Avenue store. Just what Charlie needed, the toy department at Christmas time! But, General Wood had other ideas for him. After having ulcer surgery at Walter Reed in the spring of 1948, it was off to Mexico City to open Sears mail order. After three and one-half years Charlie brought his family stateside again, to Atlanta, Georgia, where he covered the Sears mail order stores from Miami to Chattanooga and from Charleston to Birmingham.
June 1954 brought General Mark W. Clark to The Citadel as President. Charlie was offered the Job as Assistant Commandant of Cadets and came to The Citadel in September 1954. He also served as assistant to the President and Adjutant, before leaving The Citadel in 1967, after General Clark retired. Charleston was now home and many classmates retired here—Ruben Tucker, Glenn Cole and Clyde Ziegler among them.
After the death of his beloved wife Sis, he moved to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, where he had many retired Army friends. It was at Hilton Head that he started his second West Point Society, the first being in Charleston some 20 years earlier.
He is survived by his daughter, and one sister, Carmel Hoy of New York City. Burial was at the National Cemetery in Beaufort, South Carolina. A loving husband, a devoted father, a loyal friend and a brave soldier . . .
Graduate US Military Academy Class of 1935
Awards: Silver Star, Purple Heart
This biography was gleaned from https://www.westpointaog.org
Charles J. Hoy was the fourth of five children born to John and Katherine Hoy in Butte, Montana, on 24 August 1911, where his father owned copper mines. After selling the mines, he moved his family to Nogales, Arizona, and developed silver mines. After the death of his father, the family moved east to Washington, where Charlie entered Devitt Preparatory School. He never finished a full term at Devitt, as each January he went to work for the United States Senate as a page, from 1925 to 1931. He entered West Point in July 1931 with an appointment from the National Guard. He had only two high school credits, both in art, and $35.00 in his pockets when his neighborhood buddies drove him to Highland Falls. A young major was at the reception desk to take his $300.00; with only $35.00 he told his buddies to wait, he might need a ride hack to Washington. The young major—who turned out to be Omar Bradley—accepted his money and he was in...
While at West Point he met Clara Etchison, known to all as "Sis," of Washington, D.C., whom he was to marry soon after graduation. Cavalry was then the branch of mobility; therefore Charlie selected that branch and was commissioned a second lieutenant, United States Cavalry in 1935.
He and Sis reported to their first station, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, to commence his short but brilliant military career. He served the normal troop and school assignments at Fort Oglethorpe, Fort Riley, and Fort Bliss. Then in November 1942 he landed in North Africa with the 1st Armored Division as battalion commander of the 3d Battalion. Soon after the landing he assumed command of the 81st Reconnaissance Battalion and commanded it with distinction through the heavy fighting at Kasserine Pass, El Cuettar and Mateur. He made history for his daring sorties and long range reconnaissance missions with his small, mobile, hard hitting unit. Later at The Cavalry School he was to revise the manual on cavalry reconnaissance tactics.
General Ham Howze, a member of the 1st Armored Division, relates that Charlie commanded the squadron with competence and flair during the Tunisian Campaign. He and his British liaison officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sir John Lawson, made a great pair. Charlie was broken hearted when he became physically handicapped and was evacuated to the United States.
Charlie had great moral courage and always spoke out when he knew he was right. As an example, at El Guettar during the pursuit, General Patton, in a command and reconnaissance car, passed Charlie, whose outfit was leading the attack. Charlie's troops became more concerned about Patton than the German tanks they were chasing. Charlie could no longer stand it so he had his driver pass Patton and block him and told him that he was interfering with the operation. Patton hit him over the shoulder with his crop and said, "You think I'm going to be killed?" Charlie replied no, but that he was interfering. Patton obediently pulled over to the side of the road.
Charlie was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star with a V, and a Purple Heart for his actions in North Africa.
Brigadier General P. M. Robinette, then commanding Combat Command B, 1st Armored Division, wrote that on 5 May 1943, he, Robinette, and his driver were wounded and still under heavy fire and Charlie unhesitatingly proceeded on foot through heavy concentration of fire to rescue them. Charlie organized a carrying party and assisted them to safety, administered first-aid, and supervised their evacuation from the battlefield still under heavy direct enemy fire. Charlie's display of coolness and bravery was remarkable.
Charlie was evacuated from North Africa in May 1943 because of wounds and other physical problems. He was assigned as an instructor in tactics and later Director of Training at The Cavalry School where in addition to his other duties he wrote training pamphlets on "Battle Drill" and "Cavalry Reconnaissance." These works occasioned a letter of commendation by the Commandant, Major General W. M. Grimes.
Also while at The Cavalry School, Brigadier General George Honnen, Commandant of Cadets at West Point, invited Charlie to visit the Academy and review the tactics and techniques of armored units taught at West Point. Charlie did so and rendered a report which oriented the course of instruction to actual combat. For his work at The Cavalry School he was awarded the Legion of Merit.
Charlie was retired physically in May 1946. Upon retiring, on full disability, again Charlie headed east for Washington, bringing his wife and daughter. He joined Sears Roebuck, and General Robert Wood, at their Wisconsin Avenue store. Just what Charlie needed, the toy department at Christmas time! But, General Wood had other ideas for him. After having ulcer surgery at Walter Reed in the spring of 1948, it was off to Mexico City to open Sears mail order. After three and one-half years Charlie brought his family stateside again, to Atlanta, Georgia, where he covered the Sears mail order stores from Miami to Chattanooga and from Charleston to Birmingham.
June 1954 brought General Mark W. Clark to The Citadel as President. Charlie was offered the Job as Assistant Commandant of Cadets and came to The Citadel in September 1954. He also served as assistant to the President and Adjutant, before leaving The Citadel in 1967, after General Clark retired. Charleston was now home and many classmates retired here—Ruben Tucker, Glenn Cole and Clyde Ziegler among them.
After the death of his beloved wife Sis, he moved to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, where he had many retired Army friends. It was at Hilton Head that he started his second West Point Society, the first being in Charleston some 20 years earlier.
He is survived by his daughter, and one sister, Carmel Hoy of New York City. Burial was at the National Cemetery in Beaufort, South Carolina. A loving husband, a devoted father, a loyal friend and a brave soldier . . .
U.S. Army WW2
Graduate US Military Academy Class of 1935
Awards: Silver Star, Purple Heart
This biography was gleaned from https://www.westpointaog.org
Charles J. Hoy was the fourth of five children born to John and Katherine Hoy in Butte, Montana, on 24 August 1911, where his father owned copper mines. After selling the mines, he moved his family to Nogales, Arizona, and developed silver mines. After the death of his father, the family moved east to Washington, where Charlie entered Devitt Preparatory School. He never finished a full term at Devitt, as each January he went to work for the United States Senate as a page, from 1925 to 1931. He entered West Point in July 1931 with an appointment from the National Guard. He had only two high school credits, both in art, and $35.00 in his pockets when his neighborhood buddies drove him to Highland Falls. A young major was at the reception desk to take his $300.00; with only $35.00 he told his buddies to wait, he might need a ride hack to Washington. The young major—who turned out to be Omar Bradley—accepted his money and he was in...
While at West Point he met Clara Etchison, known to all as "Sis," of Washington, D.C., whom he was to marry soon after graduation. Cavalry was then the branch of mobility; therefore Charlie selected that branch and was commissioned a second lieutenant, United States Cavalry in 1935.
He and Sis reported to their first station, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, to commence his short but brilliant military career. He served the normal troop and school assignments at Fort Oglethorpe, Fort Riley, and Fort Bliss. Then in November 1942 he landed in North Africa with the 1st Armored Division as battalion commander of the 3d Battalion. Soon after the landing he assumed command of the 81st Reconnaissance Battalion and commanded it with distinction through the heavy fighting at Kasserine Pass, El Cuettar and Mateur. He made history for his daring sorties and long range reconnaissance missions with his small, mobile, hard hitting unit. Later at The Cavalry School he was to revise the manual on cavalry reconnaissance tactics.
General Ham Howze, a member of the 1st Armored Division, relates that Charlie commanded the squadron with competence and flair during the Tunisian Campaign. He and his British liaison officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sir John Lawson, made a great pair. Charlie was broken hearted when he became physically handicapped and was evacuated to the United States.
Charlie had great moral courage and always spoke out when he knew he was right. As an example, at El Guettar during the pursuit, General Patton, in a command and reconnaissance car, passed Charlie, whose outfit was leading the attack. Charlie's troops became more concerned about Patton than the German tanks they were chasing. Charlie could no longer stand it so he had his driver pass Patton and block him and told him that he was interfering with the operation. Patton hit him over the shoulder with his crop and said, "You think I'm going to be killed?" Charlie replied no, but that he was interfering. Patton obediently pulled over to the side of the road.
Charlie was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star with a V, and a Purple Heart for his actions in North Africa.
Brigadier General P. M. Robinette, then commanding Combat Command B, 1st Armored Division, wrote that on 5 May 1943, he, Robinette, and his driver were wounded and still under heavy fire and Charlie unhesitatingly proceeded on foot through heavy concentration of fire to rescue them. Charlie organized a carrying party and assisted them to safety, administered first-aid, and supervised their evacuation from the battlefield still under heavy direct enemy fire. Charlie's display of coolness and bravery was remarkable.
Charlie was evacuated from North Africa in May 1943 because of wounds and other physical problems. He was assigned as an instructor in tactics and later Director of Training at The Cavalry School where in addition to his other duties he wrote training pamphlets on "Battle Drill" and "Cavalry Reconnaissance." These works occasioned a letter of commendation by the Commandant, Major General W. M. Grimes.
Also while at The Cavalry School, Brigadier General George Honnen, Commandant of Cadets at West Point, invited Charlie to visit the Academy and review the tactics and techniques of armored units taught at West Point. Charlie did so and rendered a report which oriented the course of instruction to actual combat. For his work at The Cavalry School he was awarded the Legion of Merit.
Charlie was retired physically in May 1946. Upon retiring, on full disability, again Charlie headed east for Washington, bringing his wife and daughter. He joined Sears Roebuck, and General Robert Wood, at their Wisconsin Avenue store. Just what Charlie needed, the toy department at Christmas time! But, General Wood had other ideas for him. After having ulcer surgery at Walter Reed in the spring of 1948, it was off to Mexico City to open Sears mail order. After three and one-half years Charlie brought his family stateside again, to Atlanta, Georgia, where he covered the Sears mail order stores from Miami to Chattanooga and from Charleston to Birmingham.
June 1954 brought General Mark W. Clark to The Citadel as President. Charlie was offered the Job as Assistant Commandant of Cadets and came to The Citadel in September 1954. He also served as assistant to the President and Adjutant, before leaving The Citadel in 1967, after General Clark retired. Charleston was now home and many classmates retired here—Ruben Tucker, Glenn Cole and Clyde Ziegler among them.
After the death of his beloved wife Sis, he moved to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, where he had many retired Army friends. It was at Hilton Head that he started his second West Point Society, the first being in Charleston some 20 years earlier.
He is survived by his daughter, and one sister, Carmel Hoy of New York City. Burial was at the National Cemetery in Beaufort, South Carolina. A loving husband, a devoted father, a loyal friend and a brave soldier . . .
Graduate US Military Academy Class of 1935
Awards: Silver Star, Purple Heart
This biography was gleaned from https://www.westpointaog.org
Charles J. Hoy was the fourth of five children born to John and Katherine Hoy in Butte, Montana, on 24 August 1911, where his father owned copper mines. After selling the mines, he moved his family to Nogales, Arizona, and developed silver mines. After the death of his father, the family moved east to Washington, where Charlie entered Devitt Preparatory School. He never finished a full term at Devitt, as each January he went to work for the United States Senate as a page, from 1925 to 1931. He entered West Point in July 1931 with an appointment from the National Guard. He had only two high school credits, both in art, and $35.00 in his pockets when his neighborhood buddies drove him to Highland Falls. A young major was at the reception desk to take his $300.00; with only $35.00 he told his buddies to wait, he might need a ride hack to Washington. The young major—who turned out to be Omar Bradley—accepted his money and he was in...
While at West Point he met Clara Etchison, known to all as "Sis," of Washington, D.C., whom he was to marry soon after graduation. Cavalry was then the branch of mobility; therefore Charlie selected that branch and was commissioned a second lieutenant, United States Cavalry in 1935.
He and Sis reported to their first station, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, to commence his short but brilliant military career. He served the normal troop and school assignments at Fort Oglethorpe, Fort Riley, and Fort Bliss. Then in November 1942 he landed in North Africa with the 1st Armored Division as battalion commander of the 3d Battalion. Soon after the landing he assumed command of the 81st Reconnaissance Battalion and commanded it with distinction through the heavy fighting at Kasserine Pass, El Cuettar and Mateur. He made history for his daring sorties and long range reconnaissance missions with his small, mobile, hard hitting unit. Later at The Cavalry School he was to revise the manual on cavalry reconnaissance tactics.
General Ham Howze, a member of the 1st Armored Division, relates that Charlie commanded the squadron with competence and flair during the Tunisian Campaign. He and his British liaison officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sir John Lawson, made a great pair. Charlie was broken hearted when he became physically handicapped and was evacuated to the United States.
Charlie had great moral courage and always spoke out when he knew he was right. As an example, at El Guettar during the pursuit, General Patton, in a command and reconnaissance car, passed Charlie, whose outfit was leading the attack. Charlie's troops became more concerned about Patton than the German tanks they were chasing. Charlie could no longer stand it so he had his driver pass Patton and block him and told him that he was interfering with the operation. Patton hit him over the shoulder with his crop and said, "You think I'm going to be killed?" Charlie replied no, but that he was interfering. Patton obediently pulled over to the side of the road.
Charlie was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star with a V, and a Purple Heart for his actions in North Africa.
Brigadier General P. M. Robinette, then commanding Combat Command B, 1st Armored Division, wrote that on 5 May 1943, he, Robinette, and his driver were wounded and still under heavy fire and Charlie unhesitatingly proceeded on foot through heavy concentration of fire to rescue them. Charlie organized a carrying party and assisted them to safety, administered first-aid, and supervised their evacuation from the battlefield still under heavy direct enemy fire. Charlie's display of coolness and bravery was remarkable.
Charlie was evacuated from North Africa in May 1943 because of wounds and other physical problems. He was assigned as an instructor in tactics and later Director of Training at The Cavalry School where in addition to his other duties he wrote training pamphlets on "Battle Drill" and "Cavalry Reconnaissance." These works occasioned a letter of commendation by the Commandant, Major General W. M. Grimes.
Also while at The Cavalry School, Brigadier General George Honnen, Commandant of Cadets at West Point, invited Charlie to visit the Academy and review the tactics and techniques of armored units taught at West Point. Charlie did so and rendered a report which oriented the course of instruction to actual combat. For his work at The Cavalry School he was awarded the Legion of Merit.
Charlie was retired physically in May 1946. Upon retiring, on full disability, again Charlie headed east for Washington, bringing his wife and daughter. He joined Sears Roebuck, and General Robert Wood, at their Wisconsin Avenue store. Just what Charlie needed, the toy department at Christmas time! But, General Wood had other ideas for him. After having ulcer surgery at Walter Reed in the spring of 1948, it was off to Mexico City to open Sears mail order. After three and one-half years Charlie brought his family stateside again, to Atlanta, Georgia, where he covered the Sears mail order stores from Miami to Chattanooga and from Charleston to Birmingham.
June 1954 brought General Mark W. Clark to The Citadel as President. Charlie was offered the Job as Assistant Commandant of Cadets and came to The Citadel in September 1954. He also served as assistant to the President and Adjutant, before leaving The Citadel in 1967, after General Clark retired. Charleston was now home and many classmates retired here—Ruben Tucker, Glenn Cole and Clyde Ziegler among them.
After the death of his beloved wife Sis, he moved to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, where he had many retired Army friends. It was at Hilton Head that he started his second West Point Society, the first being in Charleston some 20 years earlier.
He is survived by his daughter, and one sister, Carmel Hoy of New York City. Burial was at the National Cemetery in Beaufort, South Carolina. A loving husband, a devoted father, a loyal friend and a brave soldier . . .
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