Charles E. Darr
Major Charles E. Darr
February 25, 1944 - December 21, 1972
Personal History
Major Charles Edward Darr was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. Darr was married to Donna Darr. He left behind a daughter, two grandsons, and a granddaughter.
Military History
Major Darr served in the United States Army from 1969-1972. He served with the 340th Bomb Squadron, 72nd Strategic Air Wing in Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Darr did his basic training and officers training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Darr was promoted from 1st Lieutenant to Major while missing in action in Vietnam.
Honors/Awards
- National Defense Service Medal
- Purple Heart Medal
- Vietnam Campaign Medal
- Vietnam Service Medal
Death
On December 21, 1972, Major Darr was killed while bombing Hanoi, North Vietnam. His bomber was shot down by an air missile and was declared missing in action. His body was recovered on September 15, 1981 and was returned to US soil on December 15, 1988. Major Darr is currently buried in Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas.
