This site is dedicated to the memory of an American Hero from the Greatest Generation -- WWII -- He was my Great Uncle Charles L. Gempel. This is a tribute to him and his story. He was KIA on OCT 30, 1944 at the hands of the Nazi's over Hamburg, Ge doing his duty to protect our freedom. He was a 1st LT and a Pilot in the 8th AF, 44th BG, 506th BS out of Shipdham, UK. He received a Distinguished Flying Cross and a Purple heart for trying to save his ship and crew. B24J-44-10523 Macr 10139.
