Charles
J
Hakes

First Lieutenant Charles J Hakes was born in 1922 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois and served with the 405th Fighter Group as a pilot.

Charles died April 8, 1945, and is listed as KIA. He is buried at American War Cemetery Ardennes.

He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters, and Purple Heart.

Military Record

O-830453
First Lieutenant - United States Army - KIA
Units: 405th Fighter Group
Decorations: Purple Heart