Charles Florain Kelso was born on 11 September 1921 in Mississippi. He was the son of John Albert Kelso and Sallie Maud Hand.
Died 13 December 1944
Charles Kelso served on the U.S.S. Harden (DD585). He died at sea after an enemy plane attack. He was initially buried on 14 December 1944 at Tacloban Cemetery, Leyte, Philippine Islands.
- Rank: Signalman Second Class
- Date of birth: 11 September 1921
- Date of death: 13 December 1944
- County: Roane
- Hometown: Harriman
- Service Branch: Navy
- Division/Assignment: USS Harden (DD585)
- Theater: Pacific
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: DLo Cemetery, D'Lo, Simpson County, MI
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XVII, Top Panel
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