(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Charles Hunter Gerhardt (ASN: 0-5259), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General of the 29th Infantry Division from 1943 to 1945.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
29th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major General Charles Hunter Gerhardt (ASN: 0-5259), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General of the 29th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major General Gerhardt, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
29th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1943 – 1945
War Department, General Orders No. 104 (1945)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Charles Hunter Gerhardt (ASN: 0-5259), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General of the 29th Infantry Division from 1943 to 1945.