June 5, 1925 – September 4, 1986
Charles Hawkins
Personal Information
Birthplace: Calhoun City, Mississippi
Service Information
Branch of Service: Army
Unit: 45th Infantry Division
Theater of Operation: European
Enlisted / Commissioned: Oct 14, 1943
Discharged: Oct 20, 1945
Highest Rank: Tech Sergeant
Honored By: Children of Charles B. Hawkins
Biography
Tech Sergeant Hawkins served in the 180th Infantry Regiment of the 45th Division. He received the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star with an Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Good Conduct Medal. After service, he was a new car dealer for 35 years. He married Rochelle Hudson and they had three children, Mike, Connie and Jeff. They also have four grandchildren Audra, Katie, Whit and Ro.
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