Charles D. W. Canham
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Major General Charles Draper William Canham (January 26, 1901 – August 21, 1963) was the commander of the 29th Infantry Division's 116th Infantry Regiment, which landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
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Charles D.W. Canham | |
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Born | (1901-01-26)January 26, 1901 Kola, Covington County, Mississippi |
Died | August 21, 1963(1963-08-21) (aged 62) Washington, D.C. |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1919-1960 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | 29th Infantry Division 3rd Infantry Division 82nd Airborne Division XI Corps |
Battles/wars | Normandy Invasion |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Bronze Star Purple Heart Combat Infantryman Badge |
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