Charles George Military person

Charles George (August 23, 1932–November 30, 1952) was a U.S. Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in combat on November 30, 1952, during the Korean War. He was fatally wounded when he threw himself on a grenade to protect other soldiers in his company and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

Personal facts

Birth date	August 23, 1932
Birth place	Cherokee North Carolina
Date of death	November 30, 1952
Place of death	Korea , Songnae-dong

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allegiance	United States of America
award	Purple Heart Medal of Honor
military operations	Korean War
military branch	United States Army
military unit	45th Infantry Division (United States)