Charles Henry Gietzen
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Marine Corps |
| Rank | Master Sergeant |
| Military Decorations | Purple Heart |
| Wall | J |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 2 |
| Plaque Number | 39 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Presidential Unit Citation (3), Good Conduct (7), American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign (2), World War II Victory, Navy Occupation Service w/Asia Clasp, National Defense Service (2), Korean Service (4), Vietnam Service (2), Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm, United Nations Service, Vietnam Campaign w/1960 Device, Expert Rifleman, Pistol Marksmanship
Highly respected as a leader with strength, integrity, imagination, and humor, many became lifelong friends. From ranch hand to steelworker to Iwo Jima by 18, then the occupation of Japan, later Korea (Chosin Reservoir), and Vietnam, Charles lived much of the history he later taught.
Plaque Wall Map
