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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    52d Armored Infantry Battalion

    Division:

    9th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    March 27, 1945

    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 257 (September 18, 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 Distinguished Service Cross to Staff Sergeant Charles Samuel McMillian, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 52d Armored Infantry Battalion, 9th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces near Limburg, Germany, on 27 March 1945. Staff Sergeant McMillian’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.