LTC Charles Abbott McGeary, USAR (Ret), enlisted in March 1943, was commissioned Lieutenant, and deployed to France in December 1944. He was discharged in July 1946 and immediately entered the Army Reserve where he served on active duty through January 1952. He obtained a law degree and served with the Army Judge Advocate General Corps as a reserve officer, advancing through the ranks to Lieutenant Colonel. He received the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal; Army Commendation Ribbon, four Overseas Bars, Good conduct Medal, Meritorious Service Unit Plaque, and the Honorable Lapel Button.