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
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′ 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
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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.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2022
2. Charles N. DeGlopper Statue
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2022
3. Charles N. DeGlopper Statue Detail
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2022
4. Grand Island Roll of Honored Dead
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2022
5. Monument and Markers at the DeGlopper Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2022
6. DeGlopper Memorial Entrance
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 176 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 7, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
