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 Sergeant Charles R. Johnson (ASN: 14182066), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 7 and 8 April 1945, in the vicinity of Odheim, Germany. When his unit was subjected to heavy automatic fire, Sergeant Johnson leaped from his foxhole and charged the enemy. After throwing a grenade into an enemy machine gun emplacement, he followed through and annihilated the position’s 4-man crew with rifle fire. He then destroyed the German weapon and rejoined his company to advance upon its objective. Sergeant Johnson’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, the 100th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.