By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Charles F. Williams, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving with the 9th Machine Gun Battalion, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Williams demonstrated his bravery and ability to lead men throughout the Marne Campaign. He at all times showed a devotion to duty which drew the attention of all who came in contact with him. No task was too dangerous for this officer. From 15 July to 12 August 1918, Lieutenant Williams was constantly leading his men against the enemy.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Second Lieutenant (Infantry)Batallion:
9th Machine-Gun BattalionDivision:
3d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
July 15 – August 12, 1918
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Second Lieutenant (Infantry)Batallion:
9th Machine-Gun BattalionDivision:
3d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
October 11, 1918
War Department, General Orders No. 26 (1919)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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Charles F. Williams, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 9th Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Romagne, France, 11 October 1918. Although wounded by a high-explosive shell, Lieutenant Williams refused to be evacuated, but continued leading his platoon in the attack, and successfully defended his positions from counter attack until completely exhausted.