Charles F. Widdecke
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 50 years ago |
| Date of birth | May 11,1919 |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Born | Bryan |
| Texas | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | May 13,1973 |
| Died | La Paz |
| Mexico | |
| Battles and wars | World War II |
| Battle of Eniwetok | |
| Battle of Guam | |
| Commands helds | United States Marine Corps Reserve |
| Awards | Navy Cross |
| Navy Distinguished Service Medal | |
| Silver Star | |
| Legion of Merit | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1122407 |
Charles F. Widdecke Life story
Charles Fred Widdecke was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps who reached the rank of major general. Widdecke received the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat, for his actions during the Recapture of Guam in July 1944.
