Charles E. DeSha
NAME: Charles E. DeSha
PLACE OF BIRTH: Chattanooga, TN
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UNIT ASSIGNED: 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion
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I believe he made 4 jumps (2 in North Africa, Avellino and Southern France). He
was in the unit all the way to the Bulge where he was wounded, probably around
St. Vith. He received a Bronze Star for action that occurred around Jan of
1945. He passed away in 1983. Ralph Cullers from Oregon was his best friend
during the war and has also passed away. I believe he was also in the unit from
North Africa to the Bulge.
Charles DeSha made a career out of the army and retired in 1972 as a CSM. He
jumped with the 101st at Fort Campbell and met Sgt Huff (Sergeant Major at the
time). There is also a photo of him and SGM Huff taken in the late 50s or early
60s where they are receiving some kind of recognition related to the 509th.
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