Charles L. Keerans
Charles Leslie Keerans Jr. | |
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| Born | 1899 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | July 11, 1943 (aged 43–44) Sicily, Italy |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1919–1943 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | 82nd Airborne Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Purple Heart World War II Victory Medal American Campaign Medal European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal Army Presidential Unit Citation Army Good Conduct Medal Parachutist Badge |
Charles Leslie Keerans Jr. (1899 – July 11, 1943) was a Brigadier General in the United States Army during World War II. He was the Deputy Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne Division and went missing in action during the Allied invasion of Sicily in July 1943.