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Charles
W.
Griscom
Jr.
1916-12-24

–

2005-06-09

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Awards Received

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 31, 1951
    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 625 (October 23, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Charles W. Griscom, Jr. (ASN: 0-957787), United States Army, for heroic achievement on 31 August 1951 in the vicinity of Mandae-ri, Korea. On this date, in spite of poor visibility Lieutenant Griscom led his platoon in an assault upon enemy positions through an unmarked enemy mine field. As the unit advanced it was suddenly pinned down by intense enemy automatic weapons fire, inflicting numerous friendly casualties. Lieutenant Griscom, though painfully wounded, refused to be evacuated. Instead he supervised the evacuation of the wounded men and the withdrawal of his men to positions of safety. Through his outstanding leadership a complete disaster was avoided and undoubtedly saved the lives of many of his men. The heroism in action displayed by Lieutenant Griscom on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    October 14, 1951
    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 732 (November 17, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Charles W. Griscom, Jr. (ASN: 0-957787), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer, Company A, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 14 October 1951 in the vicinity of Mundung-ni, Korea. On that date, during an attack on a strategic hill defended by a well armed and fanatical enemy force, Lieutenant Griscom displayed dauntless courage and cool behavior under hostile fire. Completely disregarding his own safety, he advanced to the most forward position of his unit and directed the fire of artillery units upon hostile positions. Despite the intense hostile machine gun and small arms fire, he continued to direct effective fire which resulted in numerous enemy casualties and destroyed countless hostile positions. His actions were an inspiration to the men of his unit and enabled them to secure the objective with a minimum of casualties. The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Griscom on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.