LARUE --- Lt. Charles Gillespie Jr. has been wounded in one hip by shrapnel, according to ale a letter received by his parents, Mr. and, Mrs. C. E. Gillespie. Lt. Gillespie is with a paratroop division.

[The Marion Star, Marion, OH, 15 Jul 1944, Sat, Page9]
 

Paratroop Officer from LaRue Decorated
Special to The Star
   LARUE Lt Charles T. Gillespie, son of Mr. and Mr. C. E. Gillespie of LaRue, a paratrooper, has written his parents he has been awarded the purple heart for wounds suffered in action in France.

[The Marion Star, Marion, OH, 25 Jul 1944, Tue, Page 3]