Kentwood Soldier Honored Posthumously

Photo Credit: Kentwood Newspaper 1968

Army PPC Charles Leo Pool was honored posthumously at the Kentwood City Hall. PFC Pool was killed in action in Vietnam on October 26, 1968. The award was presented to his parents, Mr. and Mrs Milton Pool of Tangipahoa.

The Bronze Star Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster for heroism: The official report states, for heroism not involving serial flight.

He received the Purple Heart,  Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal. Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon,  and Combat Infantryman Badge.

He attended Dillon High School. He was funeralized on November 6, 1968. Many African American men went off to serve in Vietnam. Several men in my family served in Vietnam.  Nurturing Our Roots Television Talk Show with host Kentwood Native-Antoinette Harrell salute Army PPC Charles Leo Pool.

Source:

The Kentwood Newspaper-1968