(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 Brigadier General Charles F. Craig, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Assistant Division Commanding General, 37th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Luzon, Philippine Islands, in 1945. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
37th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
June 10, 1942 – August 6, 1943
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 529 (1943)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Charles Frost Craig (ASN: 0-7231), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services in the South Pacific Area from 10 June 1942 to 6 August 1943. As Chief of Staff of the 37th Infantry Division in the Fiji Islands, working also with civilian authorities and allied troops, he carried out his difficult assignments in a manner which not only brought great credit to himself and his unit, but enhanced the reputation of the American authorities at the island base. Later, as assistant to the Division Commander, he exerted the utmost energy in maintaining the division at a high level of efficiency. While his division was engaged in combat on New Georgia, he was responsible for coordinating operation in behalf of the division commander. He made frequent front-line inspections and in so doing exposed himself to the observation and fire of the enemy. Brigadier General Craig’s wise counsel, zeal, and efficiency contributed immeasurably to the success of his division in the campaign. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Craig and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Charles Frost Craig (ASN: 0-7231), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of brigadier General Craig culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1922)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Medical Corps) Charles Frost Craig, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, as organizer and administrator of Army schools for the development of laboratory personnel, thereby contributing one of the most important measures for the prevention and control of epidemic diseases throughout the Army.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1944)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Charles Frost Craig (ASN: 0-7231), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Assistant Commanding General of the 37th Infantry Division, in the Pacific Theater of Operations, during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Craig and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.