Charles G. Abrell Military person

Charles Gene Abrell (August 12, 1931 – June 10, 1951) was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps who served with Company E, 2nd Battalion 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, during the Korean War. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions and sacrifice of life on June 10, 1951 near Hangnyong, Korea while advancing his platoon against enemy fire. He hurled himself into an enemy bunker with a live grenade, killing the enemy gun crew and himself in the explosion.

Personal facts

Birth date	August 12, 1931
Birth place	Terre Haute Indiana
Date of death	June 10, 1951
Place of death	Korea

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Military person

allegiance	United States of America
award	Purple Heart Medal of Honor
military operations	Korean War Battle of Chosin Reservoir Battle of Inchon Second Battle of Seoul
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military unit	2nd Battalion 1st Marines
service start	1948
service end	1951