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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 Sergeant Charles Loren Inks (ASN: 1245501), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, at Fismette, France, 12 August 1918. Upon his own initiative, Sergeant Inks crawled thirty-five yards in advance of the line under the most intense machine-gun fire to where a wounded soldier lay, carrying him to shelter and administering first aid treatment, thereby saving his life.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    111th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    August 12, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 3 (June 3, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Charles L. Inks (ASN: 1245501), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Sergeant Inks distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 111th Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Fismette, France, 12 August 1918, in rescuing a wounded soldier under intense machine gun fire. [This award was rescinded under GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 8 (March 1, 1920) as the recipient has been awarded a Distinguished Service Cross for deed including this act.]