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Charles
Hancock
Reed
December 25, 1900

–

April 7, 1980

Cemetery:

Hollywood Cemetery

Charles Reed graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1922. He retired in 1949 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Regiment:

    2d Cavalry Group (Separate)

    Action Date:

    September 15, 1944
    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 109 (December 13, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Colonel (Cavalry) Charles Hancock Reed, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, 2d Cavalry Group (Mechanized) (Separate), THIRD U.S. Army, in action against enemy forces at the Meurthe River and Foret de Mondon, France, on 15 September 1944. Colonel Reed’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Regiment:

    2d Cavalry Group

    Division:

    XII Corps

    Action Date:

    World War II
    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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Cavalry) Charles Hancock Reed, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Cavalry Group (Mechanized) (Separate) THIRD U.S. Army, 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 Colonel Reed, 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:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Regiment:

    2d Cavalry Group

    Division:

    XII Corps

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, XII Corps, General Orders No. 130 (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 Colonel (Cavalry) Charles Hancock Reed, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Cavalry Group (Mechanized) (Separate) THIRD U.S. Army, 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 Colonel Reed, 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.