Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Master Sergeant

Unit:

C Battalion, 20th Engineer Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One", U.S. Army

"Master Sergeant Charles J. Mashek, 37076957, 20th Engineer Combat Battalion, United States Army. For meritorious service in connection with military operations against an armed enemy from 10 June 1944 to 9 May 1945, in France, Belgium, Luxemburg, and Germany. As Battalion Motor Sergeant, Master Sergeant Mashek (then Technician Fourth Grade) by his tireless devotion to duty, profound knowledge of mechanics, and ingenuity, contributed immeasurably to the high maintenance efficiency of his organization throughout combat operations on the Continent of Europe. His enthusiasm and dependability exemplify the finest traditions of the Service. Entered military service from Lincoln County, Missouri."

GO 66 Hq V Corps

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

July 30th, 1944

54 Hq 1st Inf 30 Jul 1944

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Master Sergeant

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Master Sergeant

w/ bronze arrowhead device & 8 bronze campaign stars (French-Morocco, Tunisian, Sicilian, Normandy, Ardennes, Central Europe, Rhineland and Northern France campaigns)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Master Sergeant

Awarded on:

July 18th, 1945