Charles Carpenter

Deceased Person

1913 – 1966

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Who was Charles Carpenter?

Lt. Col. Charles Carpenter, aka Bazooka Charlie, aka The Mad Major was a U.S. Army officer and army observation pilot who served in World War II. He is best remembered for destroying several enemy tanks and armored vehicles in his bazooka-equipped L-4 Grasshopper light observation aircraft.

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Born
1913
Edgington, Illinois
Education
  • Rock Island High School
Died
1966

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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