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First Name: Charles

Last Name: Kunze

Birthplace: USA

Gender:

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Home of Record: Hallettsville, TX
Middle Name: J.



Date of Birth: 15 July 1922

Date of Death: 17 May 1945

Rank: Second Lieutenant

Years Served:
Charles J. Kunze, Jr.

    
Engagements:
•  World War II (1941 - 1945)
Biography:

Charles J. Kunze, Jr.

2nd Lieutenant, U. S. Army

Silver Star (twice)

GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 77th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 22 (1944)
CITATION:
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Charles J. Kunze, Jr. (ASN: 0-2012582), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division, during World War II.

Awarded the Silver Star with Bronze Oak Leaf cluster, Bronze Star, Purple Heart with Bronze Oak Leaf cluster.
Origin of Nickname/Handle:

Texas WWII Exceptional Gallantry
Honoree ID: 316191   Created by: drjones46

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