NAME: Charles Boisvert
ASN: 37139806
PLACE OF BIRTH: Osawatomie, KS
DATE OF BIRTH:
DATES OF SERVICE: ?? May 1942 - ?? Nov 1944
UNIT ASSIGNED:
D Co, 2nd Bn, 503rd PIR
D Co, 2nd Bn, 509th PIR
A Co, 509th PIB
CAMPAIGNS:Algeria-French Morocco, Tunisia, Naples-Foggia, Anzio, Rome-Arno, Southern France?
AWARDS:Parachutist Badge with two combat jump stars, EAME Campaign Medal with Arrowhead and five campaign stars, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Distinguished (Presidential) Unit Citation, 3rd French Zouaves Regiment Badge
SUMMARY OF SERVICE:
00 May 1942 - Joined the 2nd Bn 503rd PIR at Fort Benning, GA
08 Nov 1942 - Pfc. Charles Boisvert 37139806 D Co, 2nd Bn, 509th PIR Osawatomie, KS participated in Operation TORCH (VILLAIN) the airborne invasion of North Africa Plane 1 Seat 7 Combat Weight 284 lbs
15 Jul 1943 - Pfc. Charles D. Boisvert 37139806 D Co, 2nd Bn, 509th PIR From 07 Dec 1941 to 06 Dec 1942 GO8 Awarded Good Conduct Medal, 1yr Svc
14 Sep 1943 - Pfc. Charles D. Boisvert 37139806 2nd Bn, 509th PIR Participated in Operation GIANT III the airborne invasion of Avellino, Italy
00 Nov 1944 - Left the 509th PIB
Married to Harriett
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