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PFC Charles Gilbert Fischer

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PFC Charles Gilbert Fischer Veteran

Birth
Somers, Flathead County, Montana, USA
Death
23 Feb 1945 (aged 20)
Iwo Jima, Ogasawara-shichō, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan
Burial
Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA Add to Map
Plot
E, 550
Memorial ID
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PFC Charles Fischer was killed in action on Iwo Jima on 23 Feb 1945 while providing cover fire for a fellow Marine. The Marine he was protecting was Hershel "Woody" Williams that was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the battle of Iwo Jima.
PFC Charles Fischer was killed in action on Iwo Jima on 23 Feb 1945 while providing cover fire for a fellow Marine. The Marine he was protecting was Hershel "Woody" Williams that was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the battle of Iwo Jima.

Gravesite Details

Entered the service from Montana.



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