DeGlopper Memorial - Grand Island, NY
N 43° 01.545 W 078° 57.969
17T E 665708 N 4765681
WWII Memorial dedicated to war hero Charles N. DeGlopper.
Waymark Code: WM14PRY
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/07/2021
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Charles N. DeGlopper, a resident of Grand Island, was a U.S. Army war hero who posthumously received the Medal of Honor, the highest award given by the U.S. Military. He also received the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. DeGlopper gave his life in the Battle of Normandy, during WWII.
On June 9, 1944, PFC DeGlopper, a member of Company C, 325th Glider Infantry, saved members of his platoon from death at the hands of German Forces in LaFiere, France. He sprayed the enemy with assault fire and even though he was gravely wounded, DeGlopper knelt in the road and kept firing until he was killed. He was the only member of his Company to receive the Medal of Honor.
This Memorial honors PFC DeGlopper and other Grand Island residents who gave their lives defending our country.
Date of Dedication: 06/11/2021
Property Permission: Public
Access instructions: Walkway off of the parking lot
Website for Waymark: [Web Link]
Location of waymark:
Grand Island Blvd. and Baseline Rd.
Grand Island, NY United States
14072
Commemoration: Charles N. DeGlopper
Access times: Not listed
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