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Schröder, Charles H.

Date of death:
January 18th, 1945
Buried on:
Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial
Plot: I. Row: 3. Grave: 28.
Service number:
6908404
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private 1st Class
Unit:
Company F, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division "Red Diamond", U.S. Army
Awarded on:
May 18th, 1945
"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company F, 2d Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Luxembourg, on 18 January 1945. During the initial stages of an attack across the Sauer River near the village of Ingeldorf, Luxembourg, Private Schroeder, an automatic rifleman, was wounded by small arms fire. He refused evacuation and remained in action laying down a continuous base of fire on which his platoon maneuvered. He constantly exposed himself to heavy fire in order to divert the enemy and continued in action until he was killed by artillery fire. Private Schroeder's heroism remains a constant inspiration to his comrades. His determination and courageous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 5th Infantry Division, and the United States Army."

Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 109 (posthumously)
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

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