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| 28 February 1945 Dear Mr. DeGlopper: I am sorry for the delay in answering your letter but the military situation prevented my doing so before now. I consider it a privilege and an honor to write you, for your son, Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper, 32581337, was the most outstanding soldier we have ever had in Company "C". Your son shall always be remembered by Company "C" and the 325. He lost his life while acting above and beyond the call of duty. On June 9, 1944 your son was an automatic rifleman in one of the platoons of Company "C". During an early morning attack of that date his platoon found themselves being fired upon from three sides by a superior force. Their situation was desperate unless action was taken quickly. Your son, realizing the situation, ordered the rest of his comrades to fall back through their one remaining exit while he covered their withdrawal by firing his automatic rifle. For this action your son has been recommended for the highest award given to any member of the Army, the Congressional Medal of Honor. To the best of my knowledge this recommendation is still being considered by higher authorities and if and when it is accepted you will be one of the first to be notified. A Protestant Chaplain officiated at the burial of your son's body in a well kept United States Army cemetery in Normandy, France. For more specific information regarding the location please write: The Quartermaster General A.S.F., Washington, D.C. Please accept the sincere sympathy of myself and every man of Company "C". We lived with your son, we fought for our God and Country with him and we knew him as a man. Sincerely, <signed> Wayne A. Pierce Capt., 325th Glider Inf., Commanding Co. "C" |