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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to First Lieutenant (Corps of Military Police) Charles M. Conover (ASN: 0-432513), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with the Military Police Platoon, 1st Infantry Division, in action in Sicily, on or about 10 July 1943. After having safely reached shore during landing operations, Lieutenant Conover observed another officer struggling in the water with his equipment tangled about him. He fearlessly plunged into the rough sea, swam to the drowning man’s aid, and assisted him to safety. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Lieutenant Conover reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Corps of Military Police)

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 51 (September 25, 1943)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Soldier’s Medal to First Lieutenant (Corps of Military Police) Charles M. Conover (ASN: 0-432513), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with while serving with the Military Police Platoon, 1st Infantry Division, in action in North Africa and Sicily, during the period from April through August 1943. While returning from a road reconnaissance mission, Lieutenant Conover came to a truck which had caught fire after striking a mine. Although this vehicle was loaded with exploding ammunition, Lieutenant Conover fearlessly approached it and carried away an injured man laying close by. He then applied expert first aid treatment which saved the man’s life. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Lieutenant Conover reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Corps of Military Police)

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 6, 1944
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 101 (October 8, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Corps of Military Police) Charles M. Conover (ASN: 0-432513), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Military Police Platoon, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. 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 and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Corps of Military Police)

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 16, 1943
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 79 (September 9, 1944)

    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 (Corps of Military Police) Charles M. Conover (ASN: 0-432513), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Military Police Platoon, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Gafsne, Tunisia, on 16 March 1943. 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 and the United States Army.