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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Charles Kollin, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 704th Tank Destroyer Battalion, attached to the 4th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 22 October 1944. On that date, Lieutenant Kollin commanded a platoon of Company A in action near Bezange La Pettite, France. As the platoon advanced with infantry elements, a mine field was encountered, and the resulting explosions signaled a heavy concentration of enemy artillery fire. Disregarding the heavy fire, Lieutenant Kollin coolly reorganized his platoon, and going back and forth through the mine field, directed evacuation of the wounded. During subsequent action this courageous officer was severely wounded but continued to direct the attack, inspiring his men by his fearless leadership. His conspicuous heroism and supreme 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.