Charles Henry Barth Jr
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Charles Henry Barth Jr
Born: 1 October 1903
Died: 3 May 1943
Age: 39 Years 7 Months 2 Days
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Epitaph
Well Done Be Thou At Peace
Description
**CHARLES...When General Andrews was assigned to London, he became the Chief of Staff for American Forces in the European Theatre of Operations at the age of 39 years. He was one of fourteen fatalities on a B24D Liberator of the 8th Air Force from the Royal Air Force base in Bovington, England, which attempted to land at Kaldadarnes, Iceland. After aborting the landing the Liberator crashed on Mount Fagradalsfjall on the Reykjanes Peninsula. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, which was presented posthumously. (NOTE: Extensive bio for Charles can be seen at Findagrave Website). **DORIS...Cadet Hostess (1943-1957).
Military Service
Branch: US ARMY
Rank: GENERAL
Conflict: WORLD WAR II
Awards: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL LEGION OF MERIT
Notes: USMA Class of 1925 (Honor Graduate) Killed In Action WWII
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BillionGraves.com record for Charles Henry Barth Jr (1 October 1903 - 3 May 1943), BillionGraves Record West Point Cemetery, West Point, Orange, New York, United States, North America
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