Lt. Charles Moran, USAF
N 37° 10.782 W 085° 54.436
16S E 596999 N 4115366
Lt Moran is memorialized for his Korean War contributions on this Kentucky Historic Marker in his hometown of Horse Cave.
Waymark Code: WM8DYX
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/19/2010
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Shot down a lead plane of first invading flight of the Korean War, June 27, 1950. Four of enemy's nine fighter planes destroyed. Lt. Moran was killed in action 40 days later, Aug. 7, 1950. Member of 68th Fighter (AW) Squadron. Born in Horse Cave, 1924. Grandson of "Uncle Charlie" Moran, Centre's famous football coach. Lt. Moran buried in Horse Cave Cemetery.
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Type of memorial: Plaque
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