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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 Corporal Charles H. Burke (ASN: 57347), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, while on patrol duty at Boise-de-Remieres, Seicheprey, France on 16 March 1918. After being severely wounded, Corporal Burke refused to leave his patrol leader who had also been severely wounded, and stayed by his side during intense bombardment and assisted in driving off an enemy patrol. He has since died of wounds received.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Regiment:

    18th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Headquarters, 1st Division, A.E.F., General Orders No. 13 (March 16, 1918)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal Charles H. Burke, United States Army, is cited (Posthumously) by the Commanding General, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Corporal Burke distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 28th Infantry, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during World War I. While on patrol duty and being severely wounded, Corporal refused to leave his platoon commander who was also severely wounded, remained by his side during an intense bombardment and assisted in driving off an enemy patrol.