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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Charles Francis Tank, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from July 1956 to September 1964.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Division:

    VII Army

    Action Date:

    1943
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Charles Francis Tank, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the G-4 Section, Headquarters, SEVENTH Army, in Sicily, in 1943.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Batallion:

    10th Engineer Combat Battalion

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 7, 1944
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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 Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Charles Francis Tank, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 10th Engineer Combat Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in France, on 7 September 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Tank, 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.