battle of the scheldt
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WWII War veteran
CAPT. Charles Flitton II |
US naval Captain Charles Neville Flitton II was born on June 7, 1924. Charles was born and raised in Port Townsend, Washington. He entered World War Two in 1942 at the age of 18 and served until 1973, at the age of 49. Charles began sailing at a young age and, at that time, began to take interest in the Navy. When he was finally old enough, he entered the Navy and fought for his country in World War Two.
After many years of serving for the Navy, Charles received several badges and awards for his effort in the war. These included Surface Warfare Officer badge, Navy Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Action Ribbon, and Command at Sea Star. At the age of twenty-one, Captain Charles Flitton was given the Navy Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism. Charles retired after 32 years in the Navy and spent his days sailing with his family. |
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