Charles C. Hagemeister

Charles Chris Hagemeister (August 21, 1946 – May 19, 2021) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the United States military's highest decoration, for his actions in the Vietnam War.

Early life Hagemeister was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on August 21, 1946. He was the youngest of four siblings in his family. He attended Lincoln Southeast High School, before studying at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Vietnam War Hagemeister was drafted into the United States Army from his birth city of Lincoln, Nebraska, in May 1966, during a break from his university studies.

Post-war life Upon his return from military service, Hagemeister became a commissioned officer. He reached the rank of lieutenant colonel before retiring in June 1990. He also served on the board of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. He was 74, and was one of only two surviving Medal of Honor recipients from Nebraska (the other being Bob Kerrey). He is buried at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Medal of Honor citation

Specialist Hagemeister's Medal of Honor citation reads: