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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Major (Field Artillery) Charles William Fletcher, United States Army, for gallantry in action as S-2 (Intelligence Officer) for the 174th Field Artillery Group, SEVENTH U.S. Army Corps, In action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Fletcher, 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.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Field Artillery)

    Regiment:

    174th Field Artillery Group

    Division:

    VII Corps

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, VIII Corps, General Orders No. 28 (1945)

    (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 Major (Field Artillery) Charles William Fletcher, United States Army, for gallantry in action as S-2 (Intelligence Officer) for the 174th Field Artillery Group, SEVENTH U.S. Army Corps, In action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Fletcher, 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.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Charles William Fletcher, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense from 1968 to 1971.