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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    104th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    26th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 8, 1944

    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 230 (August 26, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Charles J. Yestramski (ASN: 31007734), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Vic-sur-Seille, France, on 8 November 1944. Staff Sergeant Yestramski’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 26th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.