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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Charles Raymond McChesney (ASN: 0-2005712), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Cannon Company, 415th Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 23 – 24 March 1945, near Sassenberg, Germany. Following a night attack, the enemy savagely counterattacked with a tank and two hundred infantryman. Unhesitatingly, Second Lieutenant McChesney directed a deadly barrage of defensive fires which completely repulsed the enemy. He quickly established a dangerously exposed observation post. The enemy plunged forward with two self-propelled 88 millimeter guns firing directly upon his position. Second Lieutenant McChesney then ordered his men to safety but stubbornly refused to abandon his position in spite of the enemy’s murderous fire. He called down cannon fire which destroyed one enemy gun. As he adjusted fire upon the second, the enemy scored a direct hit which killed him instantly. Lieutenant McChesney’s magnificent courage, stubborn determination, and undying devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and exemplified the finest traditions of the Army of the United States.