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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Division:

    7th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 31, 1950

    Headquarters, 7th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 178 (1951)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Charles G. Caldwell, United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 31 August 1950. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.