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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technician Fifth Grade

    Batallion:

    861st Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    63d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 6, 1945

    Headquarters, 63d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 175 (May 20, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Technician Fifth Grade Charles D. Moody (ASN: 36874772), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery A, 861st Field Artillery Battalion, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 6 April 1945, in the vicinity of Unter Gersheim, Germany. During an attack, the company to which Technician Fifth Grade Moody was attached as reconnaissance sergeant, encountered strong resistance. In the face of intense enemy fire, and without regard for personal safety, Technician Fifth Grade Moody held his position and assisted the forward observer in directing artillery fire on the enemy emplacements until resistance ceased, thus enabling the company to take its objective. In the ensuing action Technician Fifth Grade Moody was mortally wounded. The magnificent courage and outstanding gallantry under fire of Technician Fifth Grade Moody reflect the highest credit upon himself and are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.