Solving a D-Day Mystery:

The Case of Paratrooper Charles P. Blankenship

The thrill of delving deep into history to uncover details about events from the past fills me with humility and deep respect for the individuals I research.

A week ago, I sought help in solving a mystery surrounding paratrooper Charles P. Blankenship of the 82nd Airborne Division, who was dropped near Sainte-Mère-Église during the night of June 5–6, 194…