CHARLES J HOLLAND - SFC
- HOMETOWN:
- elizabeth
- COUNTY:
- Union
- DATE OF BIRTH:
- July 27, 1939
- DATE OF CASUALTY:
- August 18, 1967
- BRANCH OF SERVICE:
- Army
- RANK:
- SFC
- STATUS:
- KIA
- COUNTRY:
- South Vietnam
Biography
Charles J. Holland was born on July 27, 1939. His home of record is Elizabeth, NJ.
He served in the US Army and attained the rank of Sergeant First Class (SFC). He was a paratrooper. Holland was part of an infantry battalion of the 173rd Airborne Brigade prior to becoming part of the Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol.
Holland was killed in action on August 18, 1967. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
Sources: Lona Harris (fiancé), Bob Brooks (veteran) and NJVVMF.
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