Charles Fred Wonson
Second Lieutenant, Army
Born: August 30, 1918
Hometown: Staunton, VA
Served In: World War II
Casualty Date: January 27, 1943
Hometown: Staunton, VA
Served In: World War II
Casualty Date: January 27, 1943
He was the Assistant Division Commander, 80th Infantry Division and Commander of the 112th Infantry Regiment. Attended Staunton Military Academy and the University of Virginia. He was killed aboard the Julia Ward Howe when torpedoed off the Azores.
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