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First Name: Charles

Last Name: Rust

Birthplace: USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Marines (present)



Home of Record: Keithville, LA
Middle Name: Vernon



Date of Birth: 21 August 1930

Date of Death: 12 September 1951

Rank: Corporal

Years Served:
Charles Vernon Rust

   
Engagements:
•  Korean War (1950 - 1953)

Biography:

Corporal Rust was a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in Korea on 12 September 1951.

For his leadership and valor, Corporal Rust was awarded the Navy Cross, the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.



Honoree ID: 223759   Created by: MHOH

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