Charles Bernard High
1909-1963
Photo from Fighting Men of Arkansas
Charles Bernard High was born June 28. 1909 at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Ar. to
Leon Mortimer & Ida Lee Emma Thompson High. His birth date varies from
record to record but on the July 14, 1920 Fort Smith census it states he is 1
year old. His father, Leon, was a Spanish American War soldier. Charles
married Marie Whittle August 3, 1933 at Tulsa, Tulas Co.,
Ok.. They divorced sometime between 1938 and 1943 when she enlisted in the
WAC's. They again married in March 1943 and divorced again January 24, 1947.
Charles registered for the military draft October 16, 1940 at Belle Grove School
in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He enlisted in the military May 15, 1944 at Fort
Levenworth, Kansas. His civil occupation was "Skilled in building of aircraft". His
residence was Sedgwick, Kansas. He served until June 13, 1946. More is found
about his service in his biography below.
Charles Bernard High passed away August 23, 1953 at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co.,
Ar. His burial was in Forect Park Cemetery there.
Biography from Fighting Men of Arkansas
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