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| Lt. Charles Foard was a B-24 pilot in the 43rd Bombardment Group based in Papau New Guinea. Wisconsin State Journal, October 31, 1944 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69231872/charles-darwin-foard https://ww2db.com/image.php?image_id=22505 |
Charles Darwin Foard never had a chance to reach 100 years old today. Instead, he sacrificed his life for our freedom.
He was born on July 30, 1918 in Wisconsin. His parents Oscar and Lurena were also both born in Wisconsin. His father worked as a farmer. Charles had a younger sister and brother. By 1940 Charles had completed one year of college and was working on the family farm.
He enlisted in the army in March 1941 and was in the infantry until he decided to volunteer for the Army Air Forces. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in November 1943. He was sent to Pacific where he served in the 64th Bombardment Squadron, 43rd Bombardment Group which was equipped with B-24 Liberators and operated out of Papau New Guinea.
He was killed in action on October 4, 1944 while flying over Biak Island on his 22nd mission. I was not able to find out any additional details.
His grave is at Richland Center Cemetery in Richland Center, Wisconsin.
Last year on this date I profiled Saipan Navy Cross hero, Thomas Clarke, 4th Marine Division. You can read about Thomas here.
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