Grand Island in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Charles N. DeGlopper

November 22, 1922 - June 9, 1944

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2022

1. Charles N. DeGlopper Marker

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Private First Class (PFC) Charles Neilans DeGlopper was born November 22nd, 1922 on Grand Island, N.Y. He attended a one room schoolhouse and graduated from Tonawanda High School. After working for a couple of years, he was drafted into the Army in the fall of 1942.

Being assigned to the 325th Glider Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division, he traveled to North Africa, Ireland and England. Departing England, they rode in on gliders into the area behind the enemy lines at the Normandy landing site.

He was instrumental in securing the LaFiere Bridge crossing. In an effort to regroup and successfully secure the bridge crossing, he lost his life by saving other members of his platoon from enemy fire.

Erected 2021 by Grand Island VFW Memorial Post 9249, Grand Island American Legion and Grand Island Moose Lodge 180.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is November 22, 1922.

Location. 43° 1.545′ N, 78° 57.97′

Charles N. DeGlopper Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2022

2. Charles N. DeGlopper Statue

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W. Marker is on Grand Island, New York, in Erie County. Marker is at the intersection of Grand Island Boulevard (New York State Route 324) and Baseline Road, on the right when traveling north on Grand Island Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2340 Grand Island Boulevard, Grand Island NY 14072, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Edward P. Pierce (here, next to this marker); William S. Gillen (here, next to this marker); Howard W. Salton (here, next to this marker); George E. Smith (here, next to this marker); Eugene F. Dinsmore (here, next to this marker); Francis K. Goodchild (here, next to this marker); Charles A. Smith (here, next to this marker); William L. Rohde (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Island.

Also see . . .
1. DeGlopper Memorial. (Submitted on May 7, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Charles N. DeGlopper Medal of Honor. (Submitted on May 7, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Charles N. DeGlopper Statue Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2022

3. Charles N. DeGlopper Statue Detail

Grand Island Roll of Honored Dead image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2022

4. Grand Island Roll of Honored Dead

Monument and Markers at the DeGlopper Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2022

5. Monument and Markers at the DeGlopper Memorial

DeGlopper Memorial Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2022

6. DeGlopper Memorial Entrance

Charles N. DeGlopper Statue Sculptor Paver image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2022

7. Charles N. DeGlopper Statue Sculptor Paver

Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 7, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.