Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

Company A, 398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division "Century", U.S. Army

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

Company A, 398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division "Century", U.S. Army (Company A, 398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division "Century", U.S. Army)

By direction of the President, under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45 September 22, 1943 as amended the Distinguished Service Cross is awarded by the Army Commander to the following named individual: Sgt. Charles R. Johnson, 14182066, Infantry, Company A, 398th Infantry Regiment, for extraordinary heroism in action on April 7-8,
1945 in Germany. When his unit was subjected to heavy automatic fire, Sergeant Johnson leaped from his foxhole and charged the enemy. After throwing a grenade into an enemy machine gun emplacement, he followed through and annihilated the position's 4-man crew with rifle fire. He then destroyed the German weapon and rejoined his comrades. Sergeant Johnson's courageous actions, which permitted his company to advance upon its objective, reflect great credit upon himself and the armed forces. Entered military service from Headland, Alabama.

Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 645 (14 November 1945).