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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    63d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    6th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 19, 1945

    Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 163 (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 H. Lanham (ASN: 15087106), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 63d Infantry Regiment, 6th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Montalban, Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 19 March 1945. Staff Sergeant Lanham’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.