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Charles L. Peirce  1941

Cullum No. 12254-1941 | 9/30/1944 | Died in Balikpapan, Borneo
Tablets of the Missing, Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Philippines

 


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Charles came to West Point on a senatorial appointment from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A star man his first two years, Charlie had no problems with academics and found time to tutor his less fortunate brethren. He preferred to spend his spare time in the company of southern ladies rather than on the Area walking off demerits, so he conducted himself accordingly. He rarely missed a hop, which made him the logical choice for hop manager. Charlie was a member of the ski club, played golf and won his numerals, and was elected class secretary.</div>
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Upon graduation we expected Charlie to choose his logical branch of service, the Engineers. Many of his close friends chose the Air Corps and it is believed that was the deciding factor that led to Charlie&rsquo;s brilliant, but short-lived career. After a year in Training Command he achieved his desire for a combat assignment. At Guadalcanal he served as intelligence officer for a short time before managing a transfer to a combat squadron. He took command of the 72nd Bomb Squadron (H) on 15 December 1943 and was promoted to major. By February he was Deputy Group Commander. Again his staff talent took him back to a desk, and again he fought his way back to the cockpit. By now his outfit was at Los Negros and Charlie&rsquo;s seven oak leaf clusters attested to the fact that he had more than finished his combat tour.</div>
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The vital oil refinery of Balikpapan was finally within bomber range. Charlie volunteered to lead the strike. The dawn attack on the deck inflicted a devastating blow. However, flak damage and fighter attacks forced Charlie to ditch. The wreckage of his plane was strafed.</div>
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Charles Leonard Peirce and his crew paid the supreme sacrifice that day. He was everything a West Pointer is supposed to be: a man who, but for his truly fierce dedication, would have been able to give his infinite talent for many years to the profession he loved so much.</div>
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