Chuck Tatum
Chuck Tatum | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 July 1926 |
| Died | 22 June 2014 (aged 87) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Service years | 1943–1945 |
| Rank | Private first class |
| Unit | Baker Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Marines, 5th Marine Division |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" Purple Heart |
| Other work | Author Racing driver |
Charles William Tatum (23 July 1926 – 22 June 2014) was an American World War II veteran, Bronze Star recipient, race car driver and builder. He was a veteran of the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Tatum's war memoir, Red Blood, Black Sand, was one of five books used as source material for the Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks produced HBO miniseries The Pacific. Tatum is portrayed in the series by actor Ben Esler.