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    82nd ABN DIV Hall of Heroes induction 2021 [Image 10 of 11]

    82nd ABN DIV Hall of Heroes induction 2021

    FORT BRAGG, NC, UNITED STATES

    11.18.2021

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Mallett 

    82nd Airborne Division Public Affairs Office

    Capt. Charles L. Sartain Jr. being inducted into the 82nd Airborne Division Hall of Heroes on Nov. 19, 2021 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was serving as the Alpha Battery Commander of the 319th Glider Field Artillery Regiment, when he took command of E.Co. 325th Paratroopers. Capt. Sartain personally directed and led a group's defense of Finger Ridge after encountering an attack by German Armored forces on September 24th, 1944. His leadership saved the lives of his men as they propelled three successive waves of enemy armored and flamethrower attacks.

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    Date Taken: 11.18.2021
    Date Posted: 11.19.2021 11:58
    Photo ID: 6947757
    VIRIN: 211118-A-HL439-962
    Resolution: 5767x3845
    Size: 2.51 MB
    Location: FORT BRAGG, NC, US

    Web Views: 175
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