Charles E. Williams was one 570 or more men in uniform who died in World War II, probably the highest county death toll in any war. He was one of six brothers to serve in uniform in World War II. An American Legion post on East Princess Street honored him by taking his name. Background posts: York County sacrificed on homefront and war front and All WWII posts from the start and 20 questions and answers to prove your York County WWII smarts.
The tally of deaths of fighting men in uniform in Middle East fighting with York County ties thus far stands at more than 20.
That includes Neil C. Roberts, who died on a ridge in Afghanistan in 2002, the first casualty in the War Against Terrorism.
How does that count compare with casualties in other wars? ...
Continue reading York County deaths from 20th-21st century wars top 1,000.
