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Beauregard Parish Library
Knowledge, Growth, Imagination |
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Beginning Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 the Beauregard Parish Library will reopen with limited services and hours. See branch hours and service details here. Computer use is limited and by appointment only. Patrons can schedule appointments online here or by calling 337-463-6217 or in-person by asking a library clerk. Appointments are set at 45-minute intervals. No consecutive appointments for 1 person. Thank you for your patience as we work to restore services safely.
Click here to check out our Summer Reading Program 2020 website |
| Date of Birth: | April 5, 1923 |
| Place of Birth: | Orange, Texas |
| Date of Death: | March 19, 1945 |
| Burial Site: | Buried at sea – a memorial marker is in Beauregard Cemetery |
| Address of Record: | 307 North Division, DeRidder, LA |
| Spouse: | None |
| Children: | None |
| Parents: | E. M. and Lettie Chelette |
| Siblings: | Herschel Chelette and Theda Thomas |
| School(s): | DeRidder - graduated in May of 1940 |
| Interests: | Fishing, hunting, banking |
| Branch: | U. S. Navy |
| Rank: | Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class |
| Serial Number: | 6448835 |
| Decorations: | 
Purple Heart
American Campaign
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign
World War II Victory Medal |
| Unit: | U. S. S. Franklin - Aircraft Carrier |
| Battle or Circumstance: | A Japanese suicide plane hit his ship - 1,200 killed |
| Circumstances of Death: | Killed in Action |
| Comments: | Charles' portrait hangs in the president's office of the First National Bank where he worked before going to the Navy. |
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