He is buried alongside his cousins, PFC Francis Kennedy Jr. and Lt. Ignatius Keyser.
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The News, Frederick, MD, August 29, 1944
PFC. CHARLES F. KENNEDY, son of Bernard J. Kennedy, 217 East Church street, was killed in action in France on August 10, his father was advised in a War Department telegram received Monday afternoon.
Pfc. Kennedy, a cousin of Pfc. Francis Leo Kennedy, previously reported killed in action, and Lieut. John Robert Kennedy, recently reported missing in action over Germany, left Frederick with Company A in 1941 and has remained with the former National Guard unit through training in England and the campaign in France.
A former student at St. John's High School, Pfc. Kennedy was a plumber for the T.F. Kennedy firm before being mustered into Federal service. He was 24 years of age. Surviving are his father and two brothers, Bernard J. Kennedy, Jr. and Marvin E. Kennedy, both at home.
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The News, Frederick, MD, October 24, 1945
Bernard J. Kennedy, 217 East Church street, has received the Silver Star posthumously awarded his son, Pfc. Charles F. Kennedy, Infantry, who was killed in action in Normandy on August 9, 1944. The family received official notification of his death the following August 28.
Accompanying the posthumous award was the following citation :
"For gallantry in action against the enemy in Normandy, France. On 9 August 1944 near St. Germain, Private Kennedy, although fully aware that all supply routes had been severed by the enemy, volunteered to deliver ammunition to the front line troops. While on this dangerous mission, it became necessary for Private Kennedy to dismount from his vehicle and repulse the enemy with fire in order to continue his mission. Shortly thereafter while on a return trip to the front, Private Kennedy encountered enemy tanks which were firing on a nearby rifle company. Without hesitating Private Kennedy, with complete disregard for his own safety, dismounted from his vehicle and quickly disabled the tank with rifle grenade fire. While in the performance of this brave act, Private Kennedy was mortally wounded by fire from a second enemy tank. By his heroic decision to complete his mission regardless of the consequences, Private Kennedy rendered a great service to his unit, reflecting great credit upon himself and the Military Service."
The letter containing notice of the award and citation was sent to the family by Major General Edward F. Witsell, from the Adjutant General's Office, War Department, and forwarded by Major W.A. Anderson, Asst. Adj. Gen., Army Service Forces, Headquarters, Third Service Command, Baltimore.
Two other sons are in Army service, Pvt. Marvin E. Kennedy, at Camp Croft, S.C., and Pvt. Bernard J. Kennedy at Camp Blanding, Fla.
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The News, Frederick, MD, October 1, 1948
Killed in action while in France on August 10, 1944, Pfc. Charles Kennedy left Frederick with Company A in 1941 and remained with the National Guard unit through training in England and the campaign in France. A former student at St. John's High School, he was a plumber for the T.F. Kennedy firm before being mustered into Federal service. A member of St. John's Catholic church, he also belonged to the Holy Name Society.
He is survived by his father and two brothers, Bernard Joseph, Jr., and Marvin E. Kennedy.
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The News, Frederick, MD, October 1, 1948
"Triple Funeral Here for Cousins Who Died in Battle"
The bodies of three Fredericktonians, all cousins, who were killed in action in Europe or Africa, will be returned to Frederick on Monday afternoon for reinterment in the Memorial Plot at Mount Olivet cemetery on Tuesday morning, it was learned today.
They are:
Pfc. Francis Leo Kennedy, aged 25, son of Francis L., Sr. and Floranzo V. Marsh Kennedy, 219 East Church street.
Pfc. Charles Francis Kennedy, aged 24, son of Bernard J. Kennedy, Jr. and the late Myrle B. Willard Kennedy, formerly of 217 East Church street. His father now resides at Linden Hills.
Lieut. Ignatius Benson Keyser, aged 24, son of Mrs. Mary L. Kennedy Keyser and the late Calvin Keyser, 227 West Patrick street.
Upon arrival in the city, the bodies will be taken to the funeral home, 106 East Church street, where prayers will be said Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock, thence to St. John's Catholic church where low requiem mass will be intoned at nine o'clock. Full military honors will be rendered at the Memorial Plot in Mt. Olivet cemetery. M.R. Etchison and Son, funeral directors.
(thank you Cari Aiken)
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The News, Frederick, MD, August 29, 1944
PFC. CHARLES F. KENNEDY, son of Bernard J. Kennedy, 217 East Church street, was killed in action in France on August 10, his father was advised in a War Department telegram received Monday afternoon.
Pfc. Kennedy, a cousin of Pfc. Francis Leo Kennedy, previously reported killed in action, and Lieut. John Robert Kennedy, recently reported missing in action over Germany, left Frederick with Company A in 1941 and has remained with the former National Guard unit through training in England and the campaign in France.
A former student at St. John's High School, Pfc. Kennedy was a plumber for the T.F. Kennedy firm before being mustered into Federal service. He was 24 years of age. Surviving are his father and two brothers, Bernard J. Kennedy, Jr. and Marvin E. Kennedy, both at home.
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The News, Frederick, MD, October 24, 1945
Bernard J. Kennedy, 217 East Church street, has received the Silver Star posthumously awarded his son, Pfc. Charles F. Kennedy, Infantry, who was killed in action in Normandy on August 9, 1944. The family received official notification of his death the following August 28.
Accompanying the posthumous award was the following citation :
"For gallantry in action against the enemy in Normandy, France. On 9 August 1944 near St. Germain, Private Kennedy, although fully aware that all supply routes had been severed by the enemy, volunteered to deliver ammunition to the front line troops. While on this dangerous mission, it became necessary for Private Kennedy to dismount from his vehicle and repulse the enemy with fire in order to continue his mission. Shortly thereafter while on a return trip to the front, Private Kennedy encountered enemy tanks which were firing on a nearby rifle company. Without hesitating Private Kennedy, with complete disregard for his own safety, dismounted from his vehicle and quickly disabled the tank with rifle grenade fire. While in the performance of this brave act, Private Kennedy was mortally wounded by fire from a second enemy tank. By his heroic decision to complete his mission regardless of the consequences, Private Kennedy rendered a great service to his unit, reflecting great credit upon himself and the Military Service."
The letter containing notice of the award and citation was sent to the family by Major General Edward F. Witsell, from the Adjutant General's Office, War Department, and forwarded by Major W.A. Anderson, Asst. Adj. Gen., Army Service Forces, Headquarters, Third Service Command, Baltimore.
Two other sons are in Army service, Pvt. Marvin E. Kennedy, at Camp Croft, S.C., and Pvt. Bernard J. Kennedy at Camp Blanding, Fla.
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The News, Frederick, MD, October 1, 1948
Killed in action while in France on August 10, 1944, Pfc. Charles Kennedy left Frederick with Company A in 1941 and remained with the National Guard unit through training in England and the campaign in France. A former student at St. John's High School, he was a plumber for the T.F. Kennedy firm before being mustered into Federal service. A member of St. John's Catholic church, he also belonged to the Holy Name Society.
He is survived by his father and two brothers, Bernard Joseph, Jr., and Marvin E. Kennedy.
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The News, Frederick, MD, October 1, 1948
"Triple Funeral Here for Cousins Who Died in Battle"
The bodies of three Fredericktonians, all cousins, who were killed in action in Europe or Africa, will be returned to Frederick on Monday afternoon for reinterment in the Memorial Plot at Mount Olivet cemetery on Tuesday morning, it was learned today.
They are:
Pfc. Francis Leo Kennedy, aged 25, son of Francis L., Sr. and Floranzo V. Marsh Kennedy, 219 East Church street.
Pfc. Charles Francis Kennedy, aged 24, son of Bernard J. Kennedy, Jr. and the late Myrle B. Willard Kennedy, formerly of 217 East Church street. His father now resides at Linden Hills.
Lieut. Ignatius Benson Keyser, aged 24, son of Mrs. Mary L. Kennedy Keyser and the late Calvin Keyser, 227 West Patrick street.
Upon arrival in the city, the bodies will be taken to the funeral home, 106 East Church street, where prayers will be said Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock, thence to St. John's Catholic church where low requiem mass will be intoned at nine o'clock. Full military honors will be rendered at the Memorial Plot in Mt. Olivet cemetery. M.R. Etchison and Son, funeral directors.
(thank you Cari Aiken)
He is buried alongside his cousins, PFC Francis Kennedy Jr. and Lt. Ignatius Keyser.
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The News, Frederick, MD, August 29, 1944
PFC. CHARLES F. KENNEDY, son of Bernard J. Kennedy, 217 East Church street, was killed in action in France on August 10, his father was advised in a War Department telegram received Monday afternoon.
Pfc. Kennedy, a cousin of Pfc. Francis Leo Kennedy, previously reported killed in action, and Lieut. John Robert Kennedy, recently reported missing in action over Germany, left Frederick with Company A in 1941 and has remained with the former National Guard unit through training in England and the campaign in France.
A former student at St. John's High School, Pfc. Kennedy was a plumber for the T.F. Kennedy firm before being mustered into Federal service. He was 24 years of age. Surviving are his father and two brothers, Bernard J. Kennedy, Jr. and Marvin E. Kennedy, both at home.
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The News, Frederick, MD, October 24, 1945
Bernard J. Kennedy, 217 East Church street, has received the Silver Star posthumously awarded his son, Pfc. Charles F. Kennedy, Infantry, who was killed in action in Normandy on August 9, 1944. The family received official notification of his death the following August 28.
Accompanying the posthumous award was the following citation :
"For gallantry in action against the enemy in Normandy, France. On 9 August 1944 near St. Germain, Private Kennedy, although fully aware that all supply routes had been severed by the enemy, volunteered to deliver ammunition to the front line troops. While on this dangerous mission, it became necessary for Private Kennedy to dismount from his vehicle and repulse the enemy with fire in order to continue his mission. Shortly thereafter while on a return trip to the front, Private Kennedy encountered enemy tanks which were firing on a nearby rifle company. Without hesitating Private Kennedy, with complete disregard for his own safety, dismounted from his vehicle and quickly disabled the tank with rifle grenade fire. While in the performance of this brave act, Private Kennedy was mortally wounded by fire from a second enemy tank. By his heroic decision to complete his mission regardless of the consequences, Private Kennedy rendered a great service to his unit, reflecting great credit upon himself and the Military Service."
The letter containing notice of the award and citation was sent to the family by Major General Edward F. Witsell, from the Adjutant General's Office, War Department, and forwarded by Major W.A. Anderson, Asst. Adj. Gen., Army Service Forces, Headquarters, Third Service Command, Baltimore.
Two other sons are in Army service, Pvt. Marvin E. Kennedy, at Camp Croft, S.C., and Pvt. Bernard J. Kennedy at Camp Blanding, Fla.
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The News, Frederick, MD, October 1, 1948
Killed in action while in France on August 10, 1944, Pfc. Charles Kennedy left Frederick with Company A in 1941 and remained with the National Guard unit through training in England and the campaign in France. A former student at St. John's High School, he was a plumber for the T.F. Kennedy firm before being mustered into Federal service. A member of St. John's Catholic church, he also belonged to the Holy Name Society.
He is survived by his father and two brothers, Bernard Joseph, Jr., and Marvin E. Kennedy.
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The News, Frederick, MD, October 1, 1948
"Triple Funeral Here for Cousins Who Died in Battle"
The bodies of three Fredericktonians, all cousins, who were killed in action in Europe or Africa, will be returned to Frederick on Monday afternoon for reinterment in the Memorial Plot at Mount Olivet cemetery on Tuesday morning, it was learned today.
They are:
Pfc. Francis Leo Kennedy, aged 25, son of Francis L., Sr. and Floranzo V. Marsh Kennedy, 219 East Church street.
Pfc. Charles Francis Kennedy, aged 24, son of Bernard J. Kennedy, Jr. and the late Myrle B. Willard Kennedy, formerly of 217 East Church street. His father now resides at Linden Hills.
Lieut. Ignatius Benson Keyser, aged 24, son of Mrs. Mary L. Kennedy Keyser and the late Calvin Keyser, 227 West Patrick street.
Upon arrival in the city, the bodies will be taken to the funeral home, 106 East Church street, where prayers will be said Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock, thence to St. John's Catholic church where low requiem mass will be intoned at nine o'clock. Full military honors will be rendered at the Memorial Plot in Mt. Olivet cemetery. M.R. Etchison and Son, funeral directors.
(thank you Cari Aiken)
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The News, Frederick, MD, August 29, 1944
PFC. CHARLES F. KENNEDY, son of Bernard J. Kennedy, 217 East Church street, was killed in action in France on August 10, his father was advised in a War Department telegram received Monday afternoon.
Pfc. Kennedy, a cousin of Pfc. Francis Leo Kennedy, previously reported killed in action, and Lieut. John Robert Kennedy, recently reported missing in action over Germany, left Frederick with Company A in 1941 and has remained with the former National Guard unit through training in England and the campaign in France.
A former student at St. John's High School, Pfc. Kennedy was a plumber for the T.F. Kennedy firm before being mustered into Federal service. He was 24 years of age. Surviving are his father and two brothers, Bernard J. Kennedy, Jr. and Marvin E. Kennedy, both at home.
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The News, Frederick, MD, October 24, 1945
Bernard J. Kennedy, 217 East Church street, has received the Silver Star posthumously awarded his son, Pfc. Charles F. Kennedy, Infantry, who was killed in action in Normandy on August 9, 1944. The family received official notification of his death the following August 28.
Accompanying the posthumous award was the following citation :
"For gallantry in action against the enemy in Normandy, France. On 9 August 1944 near St. Germain, Private Kennedy, although fully aware that all supply routes had been severed by the enemy, volunteered to deliver ammunition to the front line troops. While on this dangerous mission, it became necessary for Private Kennedy to dismount from his vehicle and repulse the enemy with fire in order to continue his mission. Shortly thereafter while on a return trip to the front, Private Kennedy encountered enemy tanks which were firing on a nearby rifle company. Without hesitating Private Kennedy, with complete disregard for his own safety, dismounted from his vehicle and quickly disabled the tank with rifle grenade fire. While in the performance of this brave act, Private Kennedy was mortally wounded by fire from a second enemy tank. By his heroic decision to complete his mission regardless of the consequences, Private Kennedy rendered a great service to his unit, reflecting great credit upon himself and the Military Service."
The letter containing notice of the award and citation was sent to the family by Major General Edward F. Witsell, from the Adjutant General's Office, War Department, and forwarded by Major W.A. Anderson, Asst. Adj. Gen., Army Service Forces, Headquarters, Third Service Command, Baltimore.
Two other sons are in Army service, Pvt. Marvin E. Kennedy, at Camp Croft, S.C., and Pvt. Bernard J. Kennedy at Camp Blanding, Fla.
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The News, Frederick, MD, October 1, 1948
Killed in action while in France on August 10, 1944, Pfc. Charles Kennedy left Frederick with Company A in 1941 and remained with the National Guard unit through training in England and the campaign in France. A former student at St. John's High School, he was a plumber for the T.F. Kennedy firm before being mustered into Federal service. A member of St. John's Catholic church, he also belonged to the Holy Name Society.
He is survived by his father and two brothers, Bernard Joseph, Jr., and Marvin E. Kennedy.
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The News, Frederick, MD, October 1, 1948
"Triple Funeral Here for Cousins Who Died in Battle"
The bodies of three Fredericktonians, all cousins, who were killed in action in Europe or Africa, will be returned to Frederick on Monday afternoon for reinterment in the Memorial Plot at Mount Olivet cemetery on Tuesday morning, it was learned today.
They are:
Pfc. Francis Leo Kennedy, aged 25, son of Francis L., Sr. and Floranzo V. Marsh Kennedy, 219 East Church street.
Pfc. Charles Francis Kennedy, aged 24, son of Bernard J. Kennedy, Jr. and the late Myrle B. Willard Kennedy, formerly of 217 East Church street. His father now resides at Linden Hills.
Lieut. Ignatius Benson Keyser, aged 24, son of Mrs. Mary L. Kennedy Keyser and the late Calvin Keyser, 227 West Patrick street.
Upon arrival in the city, the bodies will be taken to the funeral home, 106 East Church street, where prayers will be said Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock, thence to St. John's Catholic church where low requiem mass will be intoned at nine o'clock. Full military honors will be rendered at the Memorial Plot in Mt. Olivet cemetery. M.R. Etchison and Son, funeral directors.
(thank you Cari Aiken)
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